Correcting rail creep for fixed points
Date issue released
Safety Issue Description

Asset management systems used to identify problematic levels of rail creep did not correct for fixed points between creep monuments.

Issue number
RO-2015-029-SI-02
Transport Function
Rail: Infrastructure
Issue Owner
V/Line Pty Ltd
Mode of Transport
Rail
Issue Status Justification

The proactive action taken should address the safety issue.

Proactive action
Action number
RO-2015-029-NSA-042
Organisation
V/Line Pty Ltd
Action date
Action Status
Closed
Action description

V/Line advised that cumulative creep processes have been amended with specific analysis and response specified in the network standard (that includes correction for fixed points) and reflected in the asset management system. Fixed points in the network have been identified and entered into the asset management system.