Key operational staff in NSW Trains and Sydney Trains continued to operate under RailCorp legacy systems, even though documented transitional arrangements had re-established lines of responsibility and authority.
The review of operational interfaces by NSW Trains is considered appropriate. While the action plan from the review has not been reviewed by ATSB, there is confidence the organisations’ action management system.
The action to brief Sydney Trains’ key operational staff of their roles and responsibilities is considered appropriate.
Sydney Trains undertook a Level 5 investigation into issues around the incident. As a result of this safety investigation a series of recommendations were made to address a number of issues. Recommendation 2, "Develop a specific brief for TCLO roles and responsibilities”, has been completed.
NSW Trains commissioned a review of the current operational interfaces between NSW Trains and the respective Network Controls to identify any areas of concern. Then to develop and action an appropriate plan to address concerns raised.
