Current status of the safety issue: Issue status: Safety action pending Justification: At the time of this report release, the safety actions advised by Brookfield Rail and Aurizon had not yet been fully implemented. Driver reporting and cab ride arrangements Number: RO-2014-008-SI-03 Issue owner: Aurizon and Brookfield Rail Operation affected: Rail: Rolling and Infrastructure. Who it affects: All rail transport operators throughout Australia. Safety issue description: The frequency of driver reporting and locomotive cab rides by track inspectors had been insufficient for identifying rough track through the derailment site. Proactive safety action taken by: Aurizon and Brookfield Rail In response to this safety issue, Brookfield Rail and/or Aurizon have advised of the following proactive safety action: Brookfield Rail has increased the frequency of in cab train rides/track inspection to monthly. Brookfield Rail has issued a safety advice to all above rail operators highlighting the importance of reporting rough ride/track irregularities to Brookfield Rail train control. Aurizon has issued instructions (general order) to all of its drivers regarding a requirement to communicate rail/track faults, in particular rough riding track. Aurizon is reviewing the feasibility of using acceleration monitors on selected locomotives and/or wagons on the Defined Interstate Rail Network, (DIRN) between Perth and Kalgoorlie. Action number: RO-2014-008-NSA-009 ATSB comment in response: The ATSB is satisfied that the actions proposed by Aurizon and Brookfield Rail will, when implemented, adequately address this safety issue. Current status of the safety issue: Issue status: Safety action pending Justification: At the time of this report release, the safety actions advised by Brookfield Rail and Aurizon had not yet been fully implemented. Train braking performance Number: RO-2014-008-SI-04 Issue owner: Aurizon and Brookfield Rail Operation affected: Rail: Rolling stock and Infrastructure. Who it affects: All rail transport operators throughout Australia.
Current status of the safety issue: Issue status: Safety action pending Justification: At the time of this report release, the safety actions advised by Brookfield Rail and Aurizon had not yet been fully implemented. Driver reporting and cab ride arrangements Number: RO-2014-008-SI-03 Issue owner: Aurizon and Brookfield Rail Operation affected: Rail: Rolling and Infrastructure. Who it affects: All rail transport operators throughout Australia. Safety issue description: The frequency of driver reporting and locomotive cab rides by track inspectors had been insufficient for identifying rough track through the derailment site. Proactive safety action taken by: Aurizon and Brookfield Rail In response to this safety issue, Brookfield Rail and/or Aurizon have advised of the following proactive safety action: Brookfield Rail has increased the frequency of in cab train rides/track inspection to monthly. Brookfield Rail has issued a safety advice to all above rail operators highlighting the importance of reporting rough ride/track irregularities to Brookfield Rail train control. Aurizon has issued instructions (general order) to all of its drivers regarding a requirement to communicate rail/track faults, in particular rough riding track. Aurizon is reviewing the feasibility of using acceleration monitors on selected locomotives and/or wagons on the Defined Interstate Rail Network, (DIRN) between Perth and Kalgoorlie. Action number: RO-2014-008-NSA-009 ATSB comment in response: The ATSB is satisfied that the actions proposed by Aurizon and Brookfield Rail will, when implemented, adequately address this safety issue. Current status of the safety issue: Issue status: Safety action pending Justification: At the time of this report release, the safety actions advised by Brookfield Rail and Aurizon had not yet been fully implemented. Train braking performance Number: RO-2014-008-SI-04 Issue owner: Aurizon and Brookfield Rail Operation affected: Rail: Rolling stock and Infrastructure. Who it affects: All rail transport operators throughout Australia.
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