Safety issue

Safety issue description

V/Line did not adequately address level crossing sighting issues at B. McCann Road acknowledged by the rail operator in 2009. 

Issue number RO-2013-008-SI-02
Issue owner V/Line Pty Ltd
Transport function Rail: Infrastructure
Date issue released 07/10/2014
Issue status justification

The ATSB is satisfied that the safety action taken by V/Line has reduced the risk associated with this safety issue

Safety action

Action type Recommendation
Action number RO-2013-008-SR-067
Organisation V/Line Pty Ltd
Action date 07/10/2014
Action description

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau recommends that V/Line reviews its processes and implements improvement in the follow-up of identified level crossing sighting deficiencies.

Action status Closed

Organisation response

Date received 24/02/2015
Organisation V/Line
Response status Closed
Response text

V/Line has reviewed its processes for the follow-up of level crossing sighting deficiences. The role of a Rail Interface Coordinator has been established that will have responsibility for ongoing liasion with road authorities with respect to level crossing interfaces.