Inadequate maintenance of track and rolling stock

The safety concern related to the overall reporting and safety culture of the operator, resulting in maintenance of track and rolling stock.

Operator response:

The operator advised that many of the concerns raised had been subsequently addressed through updated procedures and a significant increase in infrastructure and rolling stock resources.

Regulator response:

The regulator advised that some of the matters raised in the REPCON report are within scope of current regulatory interactions with the operator.