Rail safety issues and actions
Low rim thickness
| Issue number: | RO-2015-015 SI-02 |
|---|---|
| Who it affects: | All owners and operators of heavy haul freight wagons. |
| Issue owner: | Pacific National |
| Operation affected: | Rail: Freight |
| Background: | Investigation Report RO-2015-015 |
| Date: | 30 June 2016 |
Safety issue description
Despite a number of incidents, Pacific National did not take adequate action, before the derailment, to reduce the risk of wheel defects, especially in light of previously identified contributors such as low rim thickness.