Safety issue

Safety issue description

STM did not follow its change management process for adopting the new hardwood chock type. Subsequently, the hardwood chock could not be applied reliably under the ‘J’ class wheel and could not restrict its movement.

Issue number RO-2016-006-SI-02
Issue owner Sydney Tramway Museum
Transport function Network Operations
Date issue released 17/05/2019

Safety action

Action type Proactive action
Action number RO-2016-006-NSA-015
Organisation Sydney Tramway Museum
Action date 17/05/2019
Action description

Since the incident, STM has communicated to all staff that any proposed changes are required to be communicated to the Rail Safety Management Team (RSMT). The changes will subsequently be implemented in accordance with STM’s change management procedure.

ATSB response

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau notes the response provided and is satisfied that the action taken by STM addresses the safety issue.

Action status Closed