RailBAM data
Date issue released
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 number
RO-2010-010-SI-01
Transport Function
Rail: Rolling stock
Issue Owner
Pacific National Pty Ltd
Mode of Transport
Rail
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.