Safety issue
| Safety issue description |
There was no Track Stability Management Plan in place for the section of track where the buckle developed – as was required by the ARTC’s CoP. |
|---|---|
| Issue number | RO-2013-002-SI-02 |
| Issue owner | Australian Rail Track Corporation |
| Transport function | Rail: Infrastructure |
| Date issue released | 26/05/2015 |
| Issue status justification |
The ATSB is satisfied that the action taken by the Australian Rail Track Corporation will adequately address the safety issue. |
Safety action
| Action type | Proactive action |
|---|---|
| Action number | RO-2013-002-NSA-92 |
| Organisation | Australian Rail Track Corporation |
| Action date | 26/05/2015 |
| Action description |
ARTC now have Track Stability Management Plans for all of our respective Provisioning Centres, these highlight any areas of concern relating to potential rail stress issues. We also continue to undertake rail stress checking over our network, which then feeds in to the Track Stability Management Plans. The Track Stability of Concrete Sleepered Track procedure is reviewed annually. Changes are being considered for the rail stressing standards and procedures. |
| Action status | Closed |