Emergency call
Date issue released
Safety Issue Description

ARTC procedures for managing limit of authority over-runs by trains appear to be inconsistent with the applicable network rule as they do not mandate an immediate emergency call from the train control centre to the train crew as the first response.

Issue number
RO-2008-003-SI-02
Transport Function
Rail: Other
Issue Owner
Australian Rail Track Corporation
Mode of Transport
Rail
Recommendation
Action number
RR2008003SR005
Organisation
Australian Rail Track Corporation
Action description

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau recommends that the Australian Railway Track Corporation takes action to address this issue.