018/04

Recommendation Date
Recipient Name
Tranz Rail
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Ensure that where fitted to HRVs, seat belts must be worn by the driver and all passengers when driving on track, except in situations where movements are at slow speed and it is necessary to frequently stop and get in and out of the vehicle.
Reply Text
As NZRC (TrackCo) are soon to take ownership of the infrastructure and the contract for its maintenance, Toll NZ does not feel it is appropriate to comment at this stage.
NZRC (TrackCo) should confirm acceptance or otherwise of this safety recommendation.
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