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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 › 58 ‹