Recommendation Date
Recipient Name
Tranz Rail
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Provide road vehicle access, or alternative transport arrangements, to the northern portal of the Rimutaka Tunnel which gives emergency services the ability to respond at the northern portal in a manner similar to that achievable at the southern portal at Maymorn.
Reply Text
Tranz Rail is reviewing our emergency response procedures for any occurrence in the Rimutaka Tunnel and we are assisting Emergency Services with the development of a combined emergency plan for significant occurrences. Access is one part of the review process covered with the plan. Road vehicle access or, alternative transport arrangements will be considered in the overall plan within the framework of transport at reasonable cost.
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