Safety issue
| Safety issue description |
Track walking inspections were not conducted at intervals specified by V/Line’s maintenance program |
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| Issue number | RO-2013-021-SI-02 |
| Issue owner | V/Line Regional Network and Access |
| Transport function | Network Operations |
| Date issue released | 01/08/2014 |
| Issue status justification |
Automating the generation of work orders for track walk inspections should ensure that inspections are scheduled to the frequencies specified by V/Line’s maintenance program.
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Safety action
| Action type | Proactive action |
|---|---|
| Action number | NSA-058 |
| Organisation | V/Line Regional Network and Access |
| Action date | 01/08/2014 |
| Action description |
Track walking inspection work orders are currently manually generated. V/Line is updating its maintenance program to create automated work orders for Track walking inspections. V/Line has ensured that all regions on the V/Line network have been made aware of outstanding track walking inspections. |
| ATSB response |
The ATSB is satisfied that the action taken by V/Line Pty Ltd addresses this safety issue. |
| Action status | Closed |