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Safety Recommendation
034/09
Issued To
NZTA
on 18 Dec 09
The automatic train status information presented to drivers in the driving cabs of Tranz Metro trains did not give the drivers adequate information about the status of critical on-board systems.
Implementation Status:
Open
Reply:
Safety Recommendation
035/09
Issued To
NZTA
on 18 Dec 09
The current performance standard for train event recorders (or data loggers) as described in the National Rail System Standard NRSS/6 needs to be updated to include safety-critical equipment on electric traction trains and technical standards for how such information is recorded.
Implementation Status:
Open
Reply:
Safety Recommendation
029/09
Issued To
NZTA
on 19 Aug 09
The current track and mechanical code standards and maintenance tolerances are not compatible and there remains a high risk of derailments caused by dynamic interaction.
Implementation Status:
Open
Reply:
Safety Recommendation
005/09
Issued To
NZTA
on 19 Feb 09
The terms of reference for Project Kupe do not currently include further development into full positive train control capability. The Commission recommends the New Zealand Transport Agency takes action to ensure that any project to enhance train control functionality results in a progressive move to achieving positive train control (005/09).
Implementation Status:
Open
Reply:
NZTA is working closely with rail industry to impliment the safety recommendation.
Safety Recommendation
030/08
Issued To
NZTA
on 06 Oct 08
The level of compliance monitoring of Ontrack does not appear to be appropriate given the size and complexity of its safety system and the safety issues raised in this report.
Implementation Status:
Open
Reply:
New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) acknowledges receipt of the letter from your Chief Commissioner dated 6 October 2008 that outlines the list of safety issues that you have asked NZTA to address, and requests a timeframe for the implementation of these issues.
In relation to the tragedy that occurred at Ohinewai, the NZTA will need to liaise closely with, in particular, ONTRACK, to fully understand the necessary and practicable actions that are required to help ensure that such an accident will not happen again. The TAIC investigation is one of several reports on this accident that will inform the response required from NZTA.
Until that work is carried out, NZTA is not in a position to advise how, or when, the safety issues raised in your report can be closed out. NZTA will keep TAIC informed of progress.
Safety Recommendation
016/08
Issued To
NZTA
on 21 Aug 08
There is no requirement for operators of passenger trains to have effective communication between the locomotive engineer and the on-board person in chage of passenger operations that will facilitate good crew resource management and be effective in emergency situations.
Implementation Status:
Open
Reply:
NZTA is working closely with rail industry participants to implement the safety recommendation
Safety Recommendation
003/08
Issued To
Land Transport NZ
on 20 Mar 08
The Commission considers that the lack of effective severe/adverse weather forecasting, and real-time monitoring of rainfall in the Johnsonville Line area, and other areas of track prone to closure during heavy rainfall events to be a safety issue and recommends the Director of Land Transport New Zealand addresses this safety issue.
Implementation Status:
Open
Reply:
Safety Recommendation
006/08
Issued To
Land Transport NZ
on 20 Mar 08
The Commission considers it is a safety issue that the practice of conducting routine track inspections at night, and the lack of clear guidelines for the conduct of special track inspections of the Johnsonville Line is not in line with sound engineering practices. The Commission recommends the Director of Land Transport New Zealand addresses this safety issue.
Implementation Status:
Open
Reply:
Safety Recommendation
002/07
Issued To
Land Transport NZ
on 14 Mar 07
review Toll Rail?s safety case procedures for the procurement, installation, examination and passing out of auto brake valves and handles and other safety related equipment destined for installation on SD driving trailers to ensure such equipment was fit for purpose.
Implementation Status:
Open
Reply:
As discussed with Commission staff, we included the review of Toll Rail procedures for the installation and certification of SD car brake and other safety related equipment in the ordinary safety assessment of Toll Rail.
An assessment was carried out in the Wellington Professional Services Group Office on 14 & 15 March 2007 and a further assessment will be carried out in Hillside Workshops on 4 & 5 April. At this point, the safety assessment report has yet to be received by Land Transport NZ.
Safety Recommendation
010/05
Issued To
Toll NZ Consolidated
on 04 Apr 05
In conjunction with New Zealand Railways Corporation critically review current track and mechanical code standards and maintenance tolerances to ensure they are compatible and minimise the potential for derailments caused by dynamic interaction.
Implementation Status:
Open
Reply:
We accept this recommendation. A similar recommendation has been raised during the joint internal investigation into a similar incident and has been accepted by Ontrack and Toll Rail management.
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