NSW Trains did not have a functioning system to monitor that drivers starting their shift at Junee received and had understood distributed safety information.
The described introduction of new procedures for confirming receipt of safety critical information by train crew should reduce the risk associated with this safety issue. The effectiveness of the safety action will be governed by implementation and oversight.
NSW Trains advised that it has amended procedures to include confirmation of receipt of safety critical information by train crew prior to them starting their day of operations. A Train Crew Attesting Register is maintained at all depots to report on the status of employees receiving their safety critical information for their shift. The attesting register is reviewed weekly.
