Safety issue

Safety issue description

The VCA type 37 turnout design and V/Line’s provisional type approval process did not fully identify the subtle design changes inherent with the VCA type 37 turnout in determining testing, commissioning and validation needs.
Issue number RO-2014-013-SI-04
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 will adequately address this safety issue.

Safety action

Action type Proactive action
Action number RO-2014-013-NSA-013
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