Safety issue

Safety issue description

The interaction between V/Line and the Colac Otway Shire Council was ineffective at addressing identified sighting issues at the Phalps Road level crossing.
Issue number RO-2016-009-SI-02
Issue owner V/Line Pty Ltd
Transport function Rail: Passenger - regional
Date issue released 21/05/2019
Issue status justification

The safety actions taken addresses the safety issue.

Safety action

Action type Proactive action
Action number RO-2016-009-NSA-018
Organisation Colac Otway Shire Council
Action date 21/05/2019
Action description

V/Line Pty Ltd
V/Line has established a new rail interface team that has been tasked with actively engaging Councils.

Colac Otway Shire Council
Colac Otway Shire Council advised that it was committed to its working relationship with V/Line and documenting solutions agreed by each party. The Council advised it would seek to clarify those crossings with outstanding sighting issues and investigate short-to-medium term solutions for implementation.
Action status Closed