044/96

Recommendation Date
Recipient Name
Tranz Rail
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Dismantle and inspect for fatigue cracks as a matter of urgency all axles under the three axle bogies currently in service on the Silver Fern. Reassembly of uncracked axles should include action to prevent corrosion at the tapered gap between the axle and inner bearing.
Reply Text
Action has been initiated to implement [the safety recommendations].
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