ATSB – RO-2018-004
Justification: The ATSB notes that the action initiated by Sydney Trains, once implemented, should address the safety issue.
Proactive safety action
Action taken by: Sydney Trains
Action number: RO-2018-004-NSA-018
Action type: Proactive safety action
Action status: Closed
Safety action taken
Sydney Trains in consultation with external stakeholders, redesigned the buffer stop to be compliant with the ASA buffer stop standard. This design will be the template for replacement of other buffer stops on the Sydney metropolitan rail network. Sydney Trains has commenced a program to upgrade buffer stops throughout the network using a risk prioritisation model.
Management of risk associated with intermediate train stop installation
Safety issue number: RO-2018-004-SI-04
Safety issue owner: Sydney Trains
Operation affected: Rail: Infrastructure
Who it affects: Rail infrastructure managers
Safety issue description:
Sydney Trains’ risk management procedures did not sufficiently mitigate risk to the safe operation of trains in circumstances where the presence of an intermediate train stop at Richmond may have reduced the risk of trains approaching the station at excessive speed.
Status of the safety issue
Issue status: Addressed
Justification: The ATSB notes that the signalling upgrade and the introduction of ATP, once implemented, should address the safety issue.
Proactive safety action'
Action taken by: Sydney Trains
Action number: RO-2018-004-NSA-019
Action type: Proactive safety action
Action status: Closed
'Safety action taken'
Sydney Trains have completed a signalling upgrade at Richmond, including intermediate train stops to control the approach speed. As well, implementation of the ATP project will control the risk of overrun incidents using engineering controls to supervise the train speed and enforce braking when necessary.
Rostering of the driver inconsistent with rostering principles
Safety issue number: RO-2018-004-SI-05
Safety issue owner: Sydney Trains
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