Safety issue
| Safety issue description |
The existing standards stipulated minimum clearances between trains and platforms but did not consider the effect of the resulting gaps with respect to safe accessibility. |
|---|---|
| Issue number | RO-2014-005-SI-03 |
| Issue owner | Metro Trains Melbourne |
| Transport function | Rail: Passenger - metropolitan |
| Issue status | Closed – Adequately addressed |
| Date issue released | 27/04/2016 |
| Issue status justification |
MTM has developed a design practice note to address safety issue. |
Safety action
| Action type | Proactive action |
|---|---|
| Action number | RO-2014-005-NSA-032 |
| Organisation | Metro Trains Melbourne |
| Action date | 13/08/2016 |
| Action description |
For existing platform renewal, MTM is implementing the requirements of the ‘design practice note’ (DPN). This document provides guidelines on the permissible construction tolerances applicable to platform renewal works. |
| ATSB response |
Adequately addressed. |
| Action status | Closed - Action Taken |