Safety issue

Safety issue description

The train operator’s Route Knowledge Package did not include track layout diagrams, or specific information warning of the existence of dual-gauge turnouts where track terminated in one direction.

Issue number RO-2013-009-SI-04
Issue owner Pacific National
Transport function Network Operations
Date issue released 04/09/2014
Issue status justification
The ATSB is satisfied that the additional action taken by Pacific national has addressed the safety issue.

Safety action

Action type Recommendation
Action number RO-2013-009-SR-066
Organisation Pacific National
Action date 16/12/2014
Action description

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau recommends that Pacific National undertake further work to address this safety issue.

ATSB response
PN have advised that they will amend the Route Knowledge Package to correct the reference to 'verbal caution order' and the description of signal DYN114.
Action status Closed