Safety issue
| Safety issue description |
At Upper Ferntree Gully (and some other parts of the MTM network), the issuing of a caution order did not require validation by a second person. |
|---|---|
| Issue number | RO-2024-001-SI-01 |
| Issue owner | Metro Trains Melbourne |
| Transport function | Rail: Passenger - metropolitan |
| Issue status | Closed – Adequately addressed |
| Date issue released | 20/06/2025 |
| Issue status justification |
Processes introduced by MTM should reduce the risk associated with this safety issue. |
Safety action
| Action type | Proactive action |
|---|---|
| Action number | RO-2024-001-PSA-01 |
| Organisation | Metro Trains Melbourne (MTM) |
| Action description |
Metro Trains Melbourne has introduced a procedure that requires the signaller to obtain the permission of the train controller at Metrol when they are required to issue an ATC system caution order. |
| Action status | Closed |