Recommendation Date
Recipient Name
Tranz Rail
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introduce a procedure to ensure train controllers who establish an abnormal history of serious operating incidents are removed from train control until the reasons for this are understood and addressed.
Reply Text
Tranz Rail accept this recommendation, noting the comments contained in our letter dated 12 June 2001.
Tranz Rail will review its present procedures to ascertain if there are further enhancements that can be introduced.
A process already exists to ensure operating staff, including Train Controllers, who establish an abnormal history of serious operating incidents, are removed from operating work until the reasons are understood and addressed.
A further safeguard is the recent initiative introducing increased safety observations for staff considered at risk because they are new to the role, have contributed to significant operating incident(s) or are experiencing personal difficulties.
Tranz Rail will review its present procedures to ascertain if there are further enhancements that can be introduced.
A process already exists to ensure operating staff, including Train Controllers, who establish an abnormal history of serious operating incidents, are removed from operating work until the reasons are understood and addressed.
A further safeguard is the recent initiative introducing increased safety observations for staff considered at risk because they are new to the role, have contributed to significant operating incident(s) or are experiencing personal difficulties.
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