Some ARTC maintenance contractors were using non-authorised reproductions of the ARTC’s Track Occupancy Authority form.
ARTC advised of processes to address the issue
In relation to the new TOA form, in order to ensure that it was distributed and used across its relevant networks, ARTC conducted extensive briefings with all employees and contractors who had worked on the ARTC network in NSW, in particular POs. In those briefings, the changes to the form were explained and it was made clear that, from the date of implementation (13 November 2011), only the new form could be used.
Accordingly, new 'books' of forms were provided to those who attended and requested them, and further supplies are available on request.
The ATSB is satisfied that the action taken by the Australian Rail Track Corporation will adequately address this safety issue.
