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Train braking performance
Date issue released
Safety Issue Description

The loss of brake pipe integrity during the derailment event did not result in the train brakes automatically activating.

Issue number
RO-2014-008-SI-04
Transport Function
Rail: Rolling stock
Issue Owner
Aurizon and Brookfield Rail
Mode of Transport
Rail
Issue Status Justification

At the time of this report release, the safety actions advised by Brookfield Rail and Aurizon had not yet been fully implemented.

Proactive action
Action number
RO-2014-008-NSA-010
Organisation
Aurizon and Brookfield Rail
Action date
Action Status
Closed
Action description

In response to this safety issue, Brookfield Rail and/or Aurizon have advised of the following proactive safety action:

  • Aurizon will investigate and resolve the braking performance issues that relate to a loss of brake pipe integrity (loss of air) failing to automatically activate train brakes.
  • Brookfield Rail has issued a safety advice to all above rail operators highlighting the identified post-derailment braking issues.
ATSB Response

The ATSB is satisfied that the actions proposed by Aurizon and Brookfield Rail will, when implemented, adequately address this safety issue.