Rail: Network operations

Safety concern regarding a signal defect at [location]

The concern related to the removal of paper train graphs to accommodate new train planning software prior to the software being adequately tested in an operational environment.

The concern related to controllers at [Location] utilising personal electronic devices and not following correct procedure in regards to work on track authorities.

The concern related to insufficient document control by [Operator] train controllers.

The concerns related to a number of policy and procedure breaches to ensure operational continuity at the Network Control Centre during protected industrial action.

The concern related to fatigue which was being caused by a roster.

The concern related to overloaded trains de-rating while going through tunnels on very hot days. This results in the train crew having to use respirators to evacuate the tunnel.

The concern related to a safety action which the operator had advised the ATSB that they would implement to address a safety issue which was identified in an ATSB investigation.

The concern related to a change in the procedure to allocate a track occupancy authority (TOA) which is not reflected in the TOA form.

The concern related to a number of incidents which the reporter is concerned that have not been recorded accurately in the supervisor’s daily performance summaries.