Safety issue

Safety issue description

The ARTC does not have a check list available for network controllers to assist in identifying risks associated with the verbal authorisation of train movements for an integrated yard.

Issue number RO-2010-006-SI-01
Issue owner Australian Rail Track Corporation
Transport function Network Operations
Issue status No longer relevant
Date issue released 24/01/2011
Issue status justification

ARTC has indicated that will implement signalling changes so that movement under non signal requirements will not be needed.

Safety action

Action type Safety advisory notice
Action number RO-2010-006-SAN-002
Organisation ARTC
Action date 24/01/2011
Action description

The ARTC does not have a check list available for network controllers to assist in identifying risks associated with the verbal authorisation of train movements for an integrated yard.

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau advises that the ARTC should consider the implications of this safety issue and take action where considered appropriate.

ATSB response

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