Recommendation Date
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Tranz Rail
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introduce a signals qualification into the certification process for second persons to assist with the identifying and understanding of signal indications, particularly when acting as the eyes of the LE in long hood running situations.
Reply Text
Tranz Rail accept this recommendation. Tranz Rail are currently reviewing the operating rules. Please note following additional comment:
Tranz Rails’ existing certification process includes training in identifying a signal and describing the indications viewed to the Locomotive Engineer. It does not include describing the meaning to the Locomotive Engineer. It is assumed this is what the recommendation means.
Tranz Rail will refer this matter to the Locomotive Engineers’ Council to review to determine if users consider this process will add value. This Council consists of Locomotive Engineer representatives and some Managers with considerable locomotive driving experience.
Tranz Rails’ existing certification process includes training in identifying a signal and describing the indications viewed to the Locomotive Engineer. It does not include describing the meaning to the Locomotive Engineer. It is assumed this is what the recommendation means.
Tranz Rail will refer this matter to the Locomotive Engineers’ Council to review to determine if users consider this process will add value. This Council consists of Locomotive Engineer representatives and some Managers with considerable locomotive driving experience.
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