Safety issue

Safety issue description

Examination of RailBAM® data established that under PN’s existing maintenance guidelines there was no requirement to take wagon RQJW 22034D out of service. However, inspection of the data showed that there was a growing/trending problem with the 2L axle-box.

Issue number RO-2010-010-SI-01
Issue owner Pacific National Pty Ltd
Transport function Rail: Rolling stock
Date issue released 28/09/2011
Issue status justification

SAN only requires Pacific National to consider the implications of this safety issue and take action where considered appropriate.

Safety action

Action type Safety advisory notice
Action number RO-2010-010-SAN-010
Organisation Pacific National Pty Ltd
Action date 28/09/2011
Action description

Examination of RailBAM® data established that under PN’s existing maintenance guidelines there was no requirement to take wagon RQJW 22034D out of service. However, inspection of the data showed that there was a growing problem with the 2L axle-box.

ATSB response

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

Action status Closed