Safety issue

Safety issue description

The process undertaken by the network control officer for issuing a Caution Order does not require validation of compatibility between the train gauge and the established route.
Issue number RO-2013-009-SI-07
Issue owner Australian Rail Track Corporation
Transport function Network Operations
Date issue released 04/09/2014
Issue status justification

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau is satisfied that the action taken by ARTC adequately addresses the safety issue.

Safety action

Action type Proactive action
Action number RO-2013-009-NSA-065
Organisation Australian Rail Track Corporation
Action date 04/09/2014
Action description

Australian Rail Track Corporation advised that they have taken the following action:

Modify the network control officer’s copy of the Signalman's Caution Order form to include check boxes identifying that:

  • the established route is gauge-compatible with the train about to receive the Signalman's Caution Order;
  • route integrity has been verified by reference to the TCS display.
Action status Closed