Safety issue
| Safety issue description |
V/Line’s organisational processes for responding to and rectifying rail creep defects did not ensure that all such defects were addressed in a timely way. |
|---|---|
| Issue number | RO-2014-003-SI-01 |
| Issue owner | V/Line Pty Ltd |
| Transport function | Rail: Infrastructure |
| Date issue released | 20/05/2015 |
| Issue status justification |
The safety issue status remains pending as V/Line implements its new track lateral stability standard, and ATSB considers any related findings from ongoing investigations RO-2015-022 (Nunga) and RO- 2015-029 (Ouyen). |
Safety action
| Action type | Proactive action |
|---|---|
| Action number | RO-2014-003-NSA-018 |
| Organisation | V/Line Pty Ltd |
| Action date | 20/05/2015 |
| Action description |
V/Line has advised that it will review its processes and timeframes for addressing C2 defects. This review is to be completed by November 2015. |
| Action status | Monitor |
Organisation response
| Date received | 19/08/2016 |
|---|---|
| Organisation | V/Line |
| Response status | Monitor |
| Response text |
V/Line has advised that it has completed its review and update of its track standard for the inspection and assessment of lateral stability and has indicated that a plan for implementation of the standard will be completed by October 2016. |