Safety issue

Safety issue description

TasRail had not instigated proactive action to manage the elevated risks associated with ongoing track stability issues at, or near, the derailment site in accordance with their maintenance procedures.
Issue number RO-2013-012-SI-02
Issue owner TasRail
Transport function Rail: Infrastructure
Date issue released 15/10/2013

Safety action

Action type Proactive action
Action number RO-2013-012-NSA-004
Organisation TasRail
Action date 07/08/2013
Action description

To address proactive action to manage elevated risks with track stability issues, TasRail propose to take the following actions:

  • Complete the capital programme to improve track stability for previously identified high risk areas. This programme includes an extensive concrete re-sleepering programme for tight curves in the area of the derailment.
  • Conduct a workshop for the review of hazardous locations and the management process for monitoring hazardous locations.
ATSB response

The ATSB is satisfied that the action proposed by TasRail, when completed, should address this safety issue. The ATSB will monitor the proposed actions until completion.
Action status Closed