Safety issue

Safety issue description

The Manildra Mill shunt locomotive did not have a CountryNet communication system installed as required by the New South Wales Rail Safety (General) Regulation 2008.

Issue number RO-2010-002-SI-01
Issue owner Manildra Group
Transport function Rail: Freight
Date issue released 18/05/2011
Issue status justification

The CountryNet communication system includes GPS data transmission which is required by the TMCS to verify train location and ensure network rules are complied with. CountryNet communication system installed in March 2010. Now complies with the New South Wales Rail Safety (General) Regulation 2008.

Safety action

Action type Proactive action
Action number RO-2010-002-NSA-003
Organisation Manildra Group
Action date 18/05/2011
Action description A CountryNet communication system has been installed into the Manildra Mill shunt locomotive.
ATSB response The radio system installed into the Manildra Mill shunt locomotive now complies with the requirements of the New South Wales Rail Safety (General) Regulation 2008.
Action status Closed