Rinadeena Station was the only emergency meeting point between Queenstown and Strahan and the only road access point on the rack between Halls Creek and Dubbil Barril. However, the Rinadeena Station radio was not maintained in a serviceable state at all times.
The ATSB is satisfied that the action taken by West Coast Wilderness Railway addresses this safety issue.
The West Coast Wilderness Railway advised that they have installed a battery backup system to provide independent power for the station radio and implemented administrative controls which will result in the radio’s operation being tested daily to ensure it is functioning correctly. In addition, another repeater has been installed to help with limited radio reception at Rinadeena.
