Safety issue
| Safety issue description |
Maintenance of the VLocity sander units did not include testing of sand discharge flow rates (or some other process) to confirm performance. Without performance checks over time, deficiencies could not be identified and addressed. |
|---|---|
| Issue number | RO-2020-007-SI-04 |
| Issue owner | V/Line |
| Transport function | Rail: Passenger - regional |
| Issue status | Closed – Adequately addressed |
| Date issue released | 28/10/2022 |
Safety action
| Action type | Proactive action |
|---|---|
| Action number | RO-2020-007-PSA-03 |
| Organisation | V/Line |
| Action description |
V/Line has advised the ATSB that it has developed a sand flow test procedure that details testing methodology, including a minimum and maximum sand flow rate. This sand flow test has been added to the VLocity servicing schedule. |
| Action status | Closed |