Safety issue

Safety issue description

The ARTC communication protocols did not provide the NCO adequate guidance with respect to standardised phraseology to ensure messages are clear and unambiguous.

Issue number RO-2012-011-SI-02
Issue owner Australian Rail Track Corporation
Transport function Network Operations
Date issue released 22/06/2015
Issue status justification

The ATSB is satisfied that the actions taken by ARTC will adequately address this safety issue.

Safety action

Action type Proactive action
Action number RO-2012-011-NSA-021
Organisation Australian Rail Track Corporation
Action date 22/06/2015
Action description

ARTC has issued a memo to all Train Control Centres with respect to communication protocols. The memo reiterated that communication protocols must be strictly adhered to. Additional random voice monitoring is now undertaken, that links to individual performance agreements.

Action status Closed