Recommendation Date
Recipient Name
NZ Rail
Text
Undertake a review of the current safety management system relating to the installation, maintenance and operation of CWR track, and take appropriate steps to address those failings in the system which were identified as contributory to Edendale, prior to the 1995-96 summer season. As part of this review, particular attention should be paid to:
• The adequacy of standards and procedures relating to the installation and maintenance of CWR track.
• The compliance with standards and procedures relating to the installation and maintenance of CWR track.
• The adequacy of instructions and procedures for patrolling for track buckles in hot weather.
• The compliance with instructions and procedures for patrolling for track buckles in hot weather.
• The effectiveness of the training of track staff responsible for the safety of CWR track.
• The adequacy of standards and procedures relating to the installation and maintenance of CWR track.
• The compliance with standards and procedures relating to the installation and maintenance of CWR track.
• The adequacy of instructions and procedures for patrolling for track buckles in hot weather.
• The compliance with instructions and procedures for patrolling for track buckles in hot weather.
• The effectiveness of the training of track staff responsible for the safety of CWR track.
Reply Text
As the result of recent discussions within the last month, between NZRL staff and your rail investigator, this safety recommendation is accepted. NZRL continues to review the adequacy of its standards, instructions and procedures on an ongoing basis and this has been progressed following last summer's seasonal hot weather and recorded track buckle occurrences. Further analysis is needed to be undertaken during the review and will continue to be ongoing.
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