Safety issue
| Safety issue description |
The level crossing safety coordination processes did not involve a key stakeholder, the gypsum mine owner, who had knowledge of the changing traffic profile. The mine owner was aware of the increasing numbers of heavy vehicles using B. McCann Road since 2010 and the associated changing risk profile of the level crossing. |
|---|---|
| Issue number | RO-2013-008-SI-06 |
| Issue owner | V/Line Pty Ltd |
| Transport function | Rail: Infrastructure |
| Date issue released | 07/10/2014 |
| Issue status justification |
The ATSB is satisfied that action taken by V/Line reduces the risk associated with this safety issue. |
Safety action
| Action type | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Action number | RO-2013-008-SR-070 |
| Organisation | V/Line Pty Ltd |
| Action date | 07/10/2014 |
| Action description |
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau recommends that V/Line reviews its processes of level crossing safety coordination to ensure that all necessary stakeholders are consulted. |
| Action status | Closed |
Organisation response
| Date received | 20/02/2015 |
|---|---|
| Organisation | V/Line |
| Response status | Closed |
| Response text |
V/Line has reviewed its process for level crossing interface issues and has established the role of a Rail Interface Coordinator, that will be responsible for stakeholder consultation. |