Rail: Rolling stock

Poor safety culture following organisational restructure

Concern summary

The concern related to disregard for safety, specifically in relation to fatigue management of employees, poor maintenance of locomotives and rolling stock, and training and qualification of train crews.

Mode
Rail
Date reported
Reference number
RR201800008

Trip device not failing to safe when damaged

Concern summary

The concern related to the design of a trip device which activates the brakes when a train passes a signal. The reporter is concerned that the device does not fail to safe when damaged.

Mode
Rail
Date reported
Reference number
RR201400013

Lack on expertise in rolling stock maintenance

Concern summary

The concern relates to the lack of expertise in rolling stock maintenance as the technical expert has left the company.

Mode
Rail
Date reported
Reference number
RR201400010