Safety issue

Safety issue description

For the routing of trains through Wallan Loop on 20 February, ARTC processes did not result in its effective engagement with network users that would be affected by this change.
Issue number RO-2020-002-SI-02
Issue owner Australian Rail Track Corporation
Transport function Rail: Other
Issue status Closed – Partially addressed
Date issue released 09/08/2023
Issue status justification

To be advised

Safety action

Action type Proactive action
Action number RO-2020-002-PSA-112
Organisation Australian Rail Track Corporation
Action description

ARTC advised that it has introduced an updated management process for deviations from ARTC Network Rules (for planned or unplanned works). ARTC advised that this process requires a risk assessment involving stakeholders and the development of appropriate controls for implementation by each stakeholder. The risk assessment and plan are then subject to ARTC Executive approval.
ATSB response

The ATSB acknowledges that effective implementation and oversight of updated ARTC processes that require stakeholder involvement should reduce risk associated with this safety issue. However, insufficient supporting information on the changes to network user engagement (that was inadequate for the routing of trains through Wallan Loop) has been provided to ATSB for this safety issue to be closed. ATSB will update the status of this safety issue on the ATSB website.
Action status Monitor