Safety issue
| Safety issue description |
The configuration of the dual-gauge points assembly led to a truncated broad-gauge rail in one of the turnout directions. |
|---|---|
| Issue number | RO-2013-009-SI-03 |
| Issue owner | Australian Rail Track Corporation |
| Transport function | Rail: Infrastructure |
| Date issue released | 04/09/2014 |
| Issue status justification |
Addition of an on-screen warning prompt to NCO, changes made to the Caution Order issuing process, label instruction afixed to point machines. |
Safety action
| Action type | Proactive action |
|---|---|
| Action number | RO-2013-009-NSA-062 |
| Organisation | Australian Rail Track Corporation |
| Action date | 04/09/2014 |
| Action description |
Australian Rail Track Corporation is aware of the hazard posed by the cessation of the broad-gauge rail and will include consideration of it in future risk assessments as well as the option for additional controls (such as [1] the installation of indicators at dual-gauge turnouts to indicate track gauge configuration on both the straight and turnout routes; and, [2] the application of white, reflectorised branding to the top of the rail head near the end of the broad-gauge rail, and/or the welding of short lengths of thin steel to the head of the broad-gauge rail at such regular intervals as to create a ‘rumble-strip’ effect). |
| ATSB response |
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau is satisfied that the action proposed by ARTC will adequately address the safety issue.
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| Action status | Closed |