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Rail operator inaction to address identified sighting issues
Date issue released
Issue number
RO-2013-008-SI-02
Transport Function
Rail: Infrastructure
Issue Owner
V/Line Pty Ltd
Mode of Transport
Rail
Safety Issue Description

V/Line did not adequately address level crossing sighting issues at B. McCann Road acknowledged by the rail operator in 2009. 

Issue Status Justification

The ATSB is satisfied that the safety action taken by V/Line has reduced the risk associated with this safety issue

Recommendation
Action number
RO-2013-008-SR-067
Organisation
V/Line Pty Ltd
Action date
Action Status
Closed
Action description

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau recommends that V/Line reviews its processes and implements improvement in the follow-up of identified level crossing sighting deficiencies.

Organisation Response

Date Received
Organisation
V/Line
Response Status
Closed
Response Text

V/Line has reviewed its processes for the follow-up of level crossing sighting deficiences. The role of a Rail Interface Coordinator has been established that will have responsibility for ongoing liasion with road authorities with respect to level crossing interfaces.