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Absence of authority-overrun protection
Date issue released
Issue number
RO-2020-019-SI-01
Issue Status
Open – Safety action pending
Transport Function
Rail: Passenger - regional
Issue Owner
V/Line Corporation
Mode of Transport
Rail
Safety Issue Description

The absence of authority-overrun protection (such as TPWS) at signal SST535 increased the potential consequences of a SPAD.

Proactive action
Action number
RO-2019-019-PSA-01
Organisation
V/Line Corporation
Action date
Action Status
Monitor
Action description

V/Line Corporation has advised that a funding submission to fit TPWS to SST535 and other similar signals in the Southern Cross area was approved on 30 July 2021. Plans are underway to complete this installation during 2022.