For the establishment of train working arrangements that deviated from ARTC network rules, ARTC stakeholder engagement did not support its management of the safety risks to network users and the development of agreed risk controls.
To be advised
ARTC advised that it has introduced an updated management process for deviations from ARTC Network Rules (for planned or unplanned works). ARTC advised that this process requires a risk assessment involving stakeholders and the development of appropriate controls for implementation by each stakeholder. The risk assessment and plan are then subject to ARTC Executive approval.
The ATSB acknowledges that effective implementation and oversight of updated ARTC processes that require stakeholder involvement should reduce risk associated with this safety issue. However, insufficient supporting information on the changes to network user engagement (that was inadequate for the establishment of train working arrangements that deviated from ARTC network rules) has been provided to ATSB for this safety issue to be closed. ATSB will update the status of this safety issue on the ATSB website.
