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Track inspections frequency
Date issue released
Issue number
RO-2013-021-SI-02
Transport Function
Network Operations
Issue Owner
V/Line Regional Network and Access
Mode of Transport
Aviation
Safety Issue Description

Track walking inspections were not conducted at intervals specified by V/Line’s maintenance program

Issue Status Justification
Automating the generation of work orders for track walk inspections should ensure that inspections are scheduled to the frequencies specified by V/Line’s maintenance program.
Proactive action
Action number
NSA-058
Organisation
V/Line Regional Network and Access
Action date
Action Status
Closed
Action description

Track walking inspection work orders are currently manually generated. V/Line is updating its maintenance program to create automated work orders for Track walking inspections.

V/Line has ensured that all regions on the V/Line network have been made aware of outstanding track walking inspections.

ATSB Response

The ATSB is satisfied that the action taken by V/Line Pty Ltd addresses this safety issue.