Recommendation Date
Recipient Name
Tranzdev Wellington
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On 25 September 2024, the Commission recommended that Transdev Wellington review the back-up portable radio system, particularly the equipment, coverage and signal strength along the network, to ensure it can transmit clear communication between train crews and train control.
Reply Text
This recommendation is Under Consideration. Transdev Wellington will raise an engineering change request to implement this recommendation and submit it to Metlink for approval and funding. As previously advised, Greater Wellington Rail Limited via Metlink, own the rolling stock and approve and fund any alterations. Transdev Wellington has raised concerns about the radio coverage across the network during Wellington Network Agreement discussions which both KiwiRail and Metlink attend. It remains our belief that KiwiRail and Metlink should address the cause of poor network radio coverage and provide suitable infrastructure to allow both onboard and hand-held radios to function effectively.
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