Assessment of Multiple Geometric Alignment Defects
Date issue released
Safety Issue Description

The urgent and priority category defects detected by the AK Car on 4 February 2011 that were located within a 20 m track section were inadequately assessed and controlled in accordance with the ARTC Track and Civil Code of Practice.

Issue number
RO-2011-008-SI-01
Transport Function
Rail: Infrastructure
Issue Owner
Australian Rail Track Corporation
Mode of Transport
Rail
Issue Status Justification

The ARTC has provided a response stating: The Australian Rail Track Corporation through its Alliance Partner Transfield Services has undertaken additional training in the ARTC Track and Civil Code of Practice. This includes the responses required to be applied for multiple geometric defects.

Proactive action
Action number
RO-2011-008-NSA-021
Organisation
ARTC
Action date
Action Status
Closed
Action description

The ARTC has provided a response stating:

The Australian Rail Track Corporation through its Alliance Partner Transfield Services has undertaken additional training in the ARTC Track and Civil Code of Practice. This includes the responses required to be applied for multiple geometric defects.

ATSB Response

The ATSB has assessed the ARTC's response and understands that actions taken will address the safety issue.