Rail: Track infrastructure

Removal of safety check rails

Concern summary

Safety concern regarding the removal of safety check rails on bridges throughout [Operator's] network.

 

Mode
Rail
Date reported
REPCON number
RR2020-00059

Safety of track infrastructure

Concern summary

The concern related to the poor standard of track in the network leading to a number of major derailments on the mainline, and drivers being instructed to follow a computer based driving system even when they did not think the system was driving the train in the safest manner.

Mode
Rail
Date reported
REPCON number
RR201700015

Safety of track infrastructure

Concern summary

The concern related to the actions taken by management in downgrading or deleting faults on the operator’s track infrastructure without following the procedures.

Mode
Rail
Date reported
REPCON number
RR201600010

The audible alarm at a rail crossing

Concern summary

The concern related to a rail crossing where the reporter advised that the audible alarm had been switched off

Mode
Rail
Date reported
REPCON number
RR201500015

Concerns regarding poor track maintenance

Concern summary

The concern related to poor track maintenance leading to observed mudding of the ballast along a length of track and concerns for the stability of the track.

Mode
Rail
Date reported
REPCON number
RR201400008

Fatigue management for rail protection workers

Concern summary

The concern related to the fatigue management policies of a rail operator and the competencies of the workers they supply to rail organisations.

Mode
Rail
Date reported
REPCON number
RR201300008