Safety issue
| Safety issue description |
The section of track where train 6MB2 derailed, was previously utilised as the Tottenham standard gauge passing loop. It was not stress tested after slewing and welding when it was converted to mainline operation on 28 July 2008, 5 months before the derailment. |
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| Issue number | RO-2009-004-SI-01 |
| Issue owner | Australian Rail Track Corporation |
| Transport function | Rail: Infrastructure |
| Issue status | No longer relevant |
| Date issue released | 22/12/2010 |
| Issue status justification |
The ARTC have not provided a response to this minor safety issue prior to publication of the final report. ARTC have advised that a response will be provided in due course. |
Safety action
| Action type | Safety advisory notice |
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| Action number | RO-2009-004-SAN-030 |
| Organisation | ARTC |
| Action date | 22/12/2010 |
| Action description |
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau advises that the ARTC should consider the implications of this safety issue and take action where considered appropriate. |
| Action status | Closed |