Safety issue
| Safety issue description |
The rules and procedures governing the issue of a Controlled Signal Block did not require or provide for coordination between network control officers when the Controlled Signal Block affects more than one controller’s area of responsibility. |
|---|---|
| Issue number | RO-2011-018-SI-01 |
| Issue owner | Australian Rail Track Corporation |
| Transport function | Network Operations |
| Date issue released | 27/03/2013 |
| Issue status justification |
ARTC is reviewing the relevant procedures in light of the identified 'minor safety issue'. |
Safety action
| Action type | Proactive action |
|---|---|
| Action number | RO-2011-018-NSA-023 |
| Organisation | ARTC |
| Action date | 27/03/2013 |
| Action description | The Australian Rail Track Corporation has advised that it is currently reviewing the entire content of Rule ANWT 308 – Controlled Signal Blocking and will include the issue identified by the ATSB in that review. |
| ATSB response | The ATSB recomends that the Australian Rail Track Corperation continue to take further action to address this safety issue. |
| Action status | Closed |