Safety issue

Safety issue description

STM did not require the application of all available and reasonably practicable risk controls when parking trams with respect to their location and handbrake application.
Issue number RO-2016-006-SI-04
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-014
Organisation Sydney Tramway Museum
Action date 17/05/2019
Action description

Since the incident, STM has:

  • Included yellow marking on its track to delineate level and inclined gradients
  • Provided training to all its operations staff on the correct use of handbrakes
  • Made it a requirement that trams are stabled on a level gradient
  • Made it a requirement to apply both a handbrake and a chock when parking trams and leaving them unattended.
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