Safety issue
| Safety issue description |
The practice of pathing a following train onto a line occupied by a preceding train, when an alternate route was available and not obstructed, presented an elevated level of risk. |
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| Issue number | RO-2015-007-SI-03 |
| Issue owner | Australian Rail Track Corporation |
| Transport function | Rail: Infrastructure |
| Date issue released | 16/12/2015 |
| Issue status justification |
The ATSB is satisfied that the actions proposed by the ARTC, for maximising the use of available and suitable infrastructure will reduce the risk of this type of safety issue. |
Safety action
| Action type | Proactive action |
|---|---|
| Action number | RO-2015-007-NSA-005 |
| Organisation | Australian Rail Track Corporation |
| Action date | 16/12/2015 |
| Action description |
In response to this safety issue, the Australian Rail Track Corporation have advised of the following proactive safety action: ARTC will issue a Network Control Centre Notice to all control centres directing that when operationally possible maximum use of available and suitable infrastructure should be made to reduce risk while optimising train running. |
| Action status | Closed |