Safety issue
| Safety issue description |
Regular monitoring and accurate measurement of rail creep was not carried out at the east end of the curve where train 6MB2 derailed in accordance with Civil Engineering Circular 3/87 - 70.2 and 70.3. Creep monuments were not installed on the east end of the curve following the work to convert the passing loop track to mainline operation in July 2008. |
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| Issue number | RO-2009-004-SI-02 |
| 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-032 |
| 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 |