Safety issue
| Safety issue description |
For eastbound road users approaching the B. McCann Road level crossing along the left-side of the road, the view to the track was restricted due to the acute road-to-rail interface. This was particularly problematic for trucks with the viewing opportunity to the left limited to the cab’s passenger-side window. |
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| Issue number | RO-2013-008-SI-01 |
| Issue owner | Cumco Gypsum Pty Ltd |
| Transport function | Rail: Infrastructure |
| Date issue released | 07/10/2014 |
| Issue status justification |
The ATSB is satisfied that the action taken by Cumco Gypsum Pty Ltd has reduced the risk associated with this safety issue. |
Safety action
| Action type | Proactive action |
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| Action number | RO-2013-008-NSA-072 |
| Organisation | Cumco Gypsum Pty Ltd |
| Action date | 07/10/2014 |
| Action description |
Cumco Gypsum Pty Ltd has undertaken to realign the road on both sides of the crossing to eliminate the acute road-to-rail interface, such that road users approaching the crossing will have a better view of trains approaching from either direction. |
| ATSB response |
The ATSB is satisfied that, when implemented, the actions advised by Cumco Pty Ltd to address the acute road-to-rail interface will reduce the risk of collision for vehicles approaching along the left side of the road. |
| Action status | Closed |
Organisation response
| Date received | 21/12/2014 |
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| Organisation | Cumco Pty L |
| Response status | Closed |
| Response text |
Both approaches of B. McCann Road to the level crossing have been realigned to eliminate the acute road-to-rail interface angle. |