Marine safety issues and actions
Absence of authority-overrun protection
| Issue number: | RO-2020-019-SI-01 |
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| Issue owner: | V/Line Corporation |
| Transport function: | Rail: Passenger - regional |
| Background: | Investigation Report RO-2020-019 |
| Issue release date: | 07 December 2021 |
| Current issue status: | Open – Safety action pending |
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Safety issue description
The absence of authority-overrun protection (such as TPWS) at signal SST535 increased the potential consequences of a SPAD.
Proactive action
| Action number: | RO-2019-019-PSA-01 |
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| Action organisation: | V/Line Corporation |
| Date: | 30 July 2021 |
| Action status: | Monitor |
V/Line Corporation has advised that a funding submission to fit TPWS to SST535 and other similar signals in the Southern Cross area was approved on 30 July 2021. Plans are underway to complete this installation during 2022.