Safety issue
| Safety issue description |
When train 9501 approached signal DYN114, which was displaying a Stop indication, there was minimal indication to the network control officer that the train gauge and the selected route were incompatible. |
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| Issue number | RO-2013-009-SI-02 |
| Issue owner | Australian Rail Track Corporation |
| Transport function | Network Operations |
| Date issue released | 04/09/2014 |
| Issue status justification |
Addressed by the addition of a warning control in software.
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Safety action
| Action type | Proactive action |
|---|---|
| Action number | RO-2013-009-NSA-061 |
| Organisation | Australian Rail Track Corporation |
| Action date | 30/05/2014 |
| Action description |
ARTC advised that the train control system software has been modified to provide for an interactive on-screen alert dialogue in the event that a network control officer attempts to set a route that includes the wrong gauge for the train that is to use it. |
| ATSB response |
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau is satisfied that the action taken by ARTC adequately addresses the safety issue.
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| Action status | Closed |