Safety issue

Safety issue description

Contract documentation and specifications within the Services and Supply Umbrella Agreement were generic and did not adequately specify the intended purpose of the type 37 turnout.
Issue number RO-2014-013-SI-03
Issue owner V/Line
Transport function Rail: Infrastructure
Issue status Closed – Adequately addressed
Date issue released 14/05/2015
Issue status justification

The ATSB is satisfied that the actions proposed by V/Line adequately addresses this safety issue.

Safety action

Action type Proactive action
Action number RO-2014-013-NSA-012
Organisation V/Line
Action date 09/04/2015
Action description

V/Line is developing a comprehensive safety in design process which will be integrated with the type approval process within our Safety Management System. The safety in design process will be mandated for all design of systems and products in compliance with:

  • Rail Safety National Legislation;
  • Safe Work Australia guidelines; and
  • Worksafe Victoria guidelines.
ATSB response

The ATSB is satisfied that the actions proposed by V/Line will, when implemented, adequately address this safety issue.
Action status Closed