Attending parked trams
Date issue released
Safety Issue Description

STM did not comply with its risk control in ensuring that trams were attended when parked.

Issue number
RO-2016-006-SI-03
Transport Function
Network Operations
Issue Owner
Sydney Tramway Museum
Mode of Transport
Rail
Proactive action
Action number
RO-2016-006-NSA-016
Organisation
Sydney Tramway Museum
Action date
Action Status
Closed
Action description

Since the incident, STM has made it a requirement that at least one rail crew employee attends trams parked at the Railway Square Waiting Shed at all times.

ATSB Response

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau notes the response provided and is satisfied that the action taken by STM addresses the safety issue.