Note the failures of the regulatory system to detect shortcomings in the maintenance of infrastructure (as presented in the Commission’s report 05-116: collapse of the Nuhaka Bridge under a work train) and shortcomings in the construction and commissioning process for newly modified rolling stock (as presented in this report), and;
Take a more strategic approach to risk management of the rail industry, and in particular take more of a leadership role in setting, changing and monitoring compliance with national standards for rail infrastructure and rolling stock, and the interaction between these components of the rail system.
