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Caution Orders - validating train and route compatibility
Date issue released
Safety Issue Description

The process undertaken by the network control officer for issuing a Caution Order does not require validation of compatibility between the train gauge and the established route.

Issue number
RO-2013-009-SI-07
Transport Function
Network Operations
Issue Owner
Australian Rail Track Corporation
Mode of Transport
Rail
Issue Status Justification

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau is satisfied that the action taken by ARTC adequately addresses the safety issue.

Proactive action
Action number
RO-2013-009-NSA-065
Organisation
Australian Rail Track Corporation
Action date
Action Status
Closed
Action description

Australian Rail Track Corporation advised that they have taken the following action:

Modify the network control officer’s copy of the Signalman's Caution Order form to include check boxes identifying that:

  • the established route is gauge-compatible with the train about to receive the Signalman's Caution Order;
  • route integrity has been verified by reference to the TCS display.