RailBAM data
Date issue released
Issue number
Transport Function
Rail: Rolling stock
Issue Owner
Pacific National Pty Ltd
Mode of Transport
Rail
Safety Issue Description

Examination of RailBAM® data established that under PN’s existing maintenance guidelines there was no requirement to take wagon RQJW 22034D out of service. However, inspection of the data showed that there was a growing/trending problem with the 2L axle-box.

Issue Status Justification

SAN only requires Pacific National to consider the implications of this safety issue and take action where considered appropriate.

Safety advisory notice
Action number
RO-2010-010-SAN-010
Organisation
Pacific National Pty Ltd
Action date
Action Status
Closed
Action description

Examination of RailBAM® data established that under PN’s existing maintenance guidelines there was no requirement to take wagon RQJW 22034D out of service. However, inspection of the data showed that there was a growing problem with the 2L axle-box.

ATSB Response

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau advises that Pacific National should consider the implications of this safety issue and take action where considered appropriate.