Standards for train / platform clearances
Date issue released
Safety Issue Description

The existing standards stipulated minimum clearances between trains and platforms but did not consider the effect of the resulting gaps with respect to safe accessibility. 

Issue number
RO-2014-005-SI-03
Issue Status
Closed – Adequately addressed
Transport Function
Rail: Passenger - metropolitan
Issue Owner
Metro Trains Melbourne
Mode of Transport
Rail
Issue Status Justification

MTM has developed a design practice note to address safety issue.

Proactive action
Action number
RO-2014-005-NSA-032
Organisation
Metro Trains Melbourne
Action date
Action Status
Closed - Action Taken
Action description

For existing platform renewal, MTM is implementing the requirements of the ‘design practice note’ (DPN). This document provides guidelines on the permissible construction tolerances applicable to platform renewal works.

ATSB Response

Adequately addressed.