Interactive driver training
Date issue released
Safety Issue Description

Public Transport Services have not implemented simulator training or a similar interactive system which would allow new drivers to practice, retain and apply what they have learned without the risks associated with driving trains in traffic.

Issue number
RO-2011-002-SI-05
Transport Function
Rail: Passenger - metropolitan
Issue Owner
Rail Commissioner SA
Mode of Transport
Rail
Issue Status Justification

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau is satisfied that the action proposed by Public Transport Services adequately addresses the safety issue.

Proactive action
Action number
RO-2011-002-NSA-005
Organisation
Rail Commissioner SA
Action date
Action Status
Closed
Action description

Public Transport Services has advised that the following action is proposed with respect to interactive driver training. ... that it is considering including the option provided by the manufacturer to have a simulator provided as part of the tender for the new electric multiple unit railcars that are being purchased ...

ATSB Response

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau is satisfied that the action proposed by Public Transport Services will adequately address the safety issue.