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NZTA
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The trainee controller having to refresh his knowledge in double-line automatic signalling rules at the same time as undergoing desk certification complicated the desk certification process, requiring more handovers during a shift. There would be some safety benefits in KiwiRail’s training system for train controllers in specifying a maximum period for which new and returning train controllers can be away from using critical systems such as double-line automatic signalling before requiring refreshing in these systems. Trainee train controllers not being fully current in critical systems, or potentially experienced train controllers returning to using a critical system that they have not used for some time, is a safety issue.
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We intend to work closely with KiwiRail with an aim to implementing and closing these recommendations as soon as practicable.
Discussion on them will commence on the publication of the report and will be ongoing. Any outstanding Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) recommendations also form an integral part of our annual safety assessments of the rail industry.
When these discussions are concluded and the appropriate evidence has been gathered, we will be liaising with TAIC with a view to closing these safety recommendations.
Discussion on them will commence on the publication of the report and will be ongoing. Any outstanding Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) recommendations also form an integral part of our annual safety assessments of the rail industry.
When these discussions are concluded and the appropriate evidence has been gathered, we will be liaising with TAIC with a view to closing these safety recommendations.
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