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Rail RO-2023-104: Passenger Train 104 (Te Huia) SPAD and potential conflict, Penrose, Auckland, 17 June 2023
Passenger train ‘Te Huia’ went through stop light (SPAD) vulnerable to impact from other passenger train. TAIC recommendations relate to train driver route knowledge, need for rail vehicles sharing a rail network to have same engineering solution to prevent passing stop signals, and signal visibility.
Marine Interim factual report on grounding of Interislander ferry Aratere
Interim factual report on the grounding of KiwiRail’s Interislander ferry Aratere during its Picton to Wellington sailing on the evening of 21 June 2024. The report sets out the facts and circumstances established to this point in the Commission’s inquiry, which is ongoing.
Marine MO-2024-204: Passenger and freight Ferry, Aratere, Grounding, Titoki Bay, Picton, 21 June 2024
The Commission’s Interim Factual Report details the key facts established so far about the grounding of the Interislander ferry Aratere.
Rail TAIC reports on Kapiti Line passenger train derailment
Passenger train derailed by landslip debris in heavy rain. Safety issues: rail network resilience (slope stability in intense rain); automated emergency alerts; driver training; radio coverage and checking by drivers…
Marine TAIC report - Collision of small passenger ferry and recreational boat
Report on collision of Bay of Islands Blue Ferry with recreational boat.
(1) Every commercial marine operator must have a safety management system that’s fit for purpose.
(2) No skipper can be sure…
Marine TAIC reports on serious injury on Bulk carrier Poavosa Brave off Tauranga
TAIC final report. Crew member seriously injured because workmates didn't know what each other was doing. Accidents happen when people don't communicate. Safety-critical worker did unauthorised work, didn…
Marine MO-2023-204: Bulk carrier Poavosa Brave, Serious injury, Off Tauranga, 23 June 2023
TAIC final report. Crew member seriously injured because workmates didn't know what each other was doing. Accidents happen when people don't communicate. Safety-critical worker did unauthorised work, didn…
New TAIC Chief Commissioner appointed
David Clarke is the new Chief Commissioner of the Transport Accident Investigation Commission announced by Associate Transport Minister Hon Matt Doocey
Rail RO-2024-105: Track workers, overhead line electrification incident, Auckland, 4 September 2024
2 on-track workers performing routine maintenance on an overhead power line were in boom basket of elevated work platform. Each received electric shock. Both hospitalised.