Safety issue
| Safety issue description |
The give-way protection installed at the crossing was inconsistent with the available sighting distances on both approaches to the crossing. Sighting was affected by vegetation, embankments formed by a rail cutting and the curved road approaches. |
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| Issue number | RO-2013-008-SI-05 |
| 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 interim action taken by V/Line will reduce the risk associated with this safety issue, pending further assessment and infrastructure works. |
Safety action
| Action type | Recommendation |
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| Action number | RO-2013-008-SR-069 |
| Organisation | V/Line Pty Ltd |
| Action date | 07/10/2014 |
| Action description |
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau recommends that V/Line reviews the risks at the B. McCann level crossing associated with the inconsistency between the level of crossing protection provided and the sighting available, and takes appropriate action. |
| Action status | Closed |
Organisation response
| Date received | 20/02/2015 |
|---|---|
| Organisation | V/Line |
| Response status | Closed |
| Response text |
V/Line has advised the Victorian Railway Crossing Safety Steering committee that B. McCann Road is a high priority location for upgrade to active protection. |
Organisation response
| Date received | 12/12/2014 |
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| Organisation | V/Line |
| Response status | Closed |
| Response text |
V/Line has introduced interim train speed reductions that will be in place from 1 January 2015 through to 31 March 2015. |