Safety issue
| Safety issue description |
V/Line's track inspection regime did not identify the degraded condition of the mechanical rail joints. |
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| Issue number | RO-2013-021-SI-01 |
| Issue owner | V/Line Regional Network and Access |
| Transport function | Rail: Infrastructure |
| Date issue released | 01/08/2014 |
| Issue status justification |
Ensuring that track walking inspections are scheduled and carried out regularly and the provision of specific inspection criteria would enhance the probability of identifying defects in joints and fastenings.
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Safety action
| Action type | Proactive action |
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| Action number | RO-2013-021-NSA-057 |
| Organisation | V/Line Regional Network and Access |
| Action date | 01/08/2014 |
| Action description |
V/Line has introduced processes to ensure that track walking inspections are carried out at frequencies specified by their maintenance regime. In order to improve the detection of track defects V/Line is providing maintenance workers with specific inspection criteria related track infrastructure including joints and fastenings in their work orders.
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| ATSB response |
The ATSB is satisfied that the action taken by V/Line Pty Ltd addresses this safety issue.
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| Action status | Closed |