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Tranz Rail
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implement procedures to ensure that the length of a protected site under Conditional Stop Protection, and the number of separate work groups within the protection, are adequately supported by the communication resources available, the procedures in place, and the known communication reception history of the area.
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Tranz Rail accept this recommendation.
This issue was identified when reviewing track occupancy rules and related incidents for the new Rail Operating Rules.
On 18 June 2001 Engineering Rule 905(a) and Bulletin Number 498 were introduced to confine work sites to one kilometre in length unless authorised by bulletin. To support the bulletin exceptions to this rule, Tranz Rail have included a specific section of the track protection application form including confirmation of telephone/radio coverage. This form has been in use since 20 June 2001.
This issue was identified when reviewing track occupancy rules and related incidents for the new Rail Operating Rules.
On 18 June 2001 Engineering Rule 905(a) and Bulletin Number 498 were introduced to confine work sites to one kilometre in length unless authorised by bulletin. To support the bulletin exceptions to this rule, Tranz Rail have included a specific section of the track protection application form including confirmation of telephone/radio coverage. This form has been in use since 20 June 2001.
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