The GWA guidance does not provide clear and unambiguous information for train crews on acceptable points approach speeds where sighting distance is reduced
At the time of this report release, the safety action advised by GWA had not yet been fully implemented.
Genesee Wyoming Australia advises that they will be including this type of incident within their operational risk register and documentation, and will be implementing a critical safety zone behaviours workshop and program, incorporating lessons learnt from occurrence investigations.
GWA have also undertaken to provide clarification to train crews on acceptable approach speeds where there may be a requirement to stop before points with reduced sighting distance.
The ATSB is satisfied that, when implemented, the actions proposed by Genesee Wyoming Australia should address this safety issue.
