Recommendation Date
Recipient Name
LTSA
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Investigate train operations and route management on the Stratford to Okahukura Line, and other routes through remote areas; such investigation to include:
• the performance of the train control radio system
• the suitability of, and compliance with procedures, for tracking the progress of trains en-route
• the procedures when en-route track warrant clause 10 radio check calls are not acknowledged by train control
• the effectiveness of any existing emergency response plan
• crew arrangements and rostering
and initiate the action necessary to address any deficiencies found.
• the performance of the train control radio system
• the suitability of, and compliance with procedures, for tracking the progress of trains en-route
• the procedures when en-route track warrant clause 10 radio check calls are not acknowledged by train control
• the effectiveness of any existing emergency response plan
• crew arrangements and rostering
and initiate the action necessary to address any deficiencies found.
Reply Text
The Land Transport Safety Authority (LTSA) accepts your final recommendation to perform an investigation on Tranz Rail's train operations and route management through remote areas.
The LTSA is currently preparing a request for proposal (RFP) inviting suitably qualified consultants to conduct the investigation along with and on behalf of the LTSA. A copy of the RFP will be sent to you for your information.
The LTSA intends to commence implementation of your final safety recommendation prior to 31 October 2002.
The LTSA is currently preparing a request for proposal (RFP) inviting suitably qualified consultants to conduct the investigation along with and on behalf of the LTSA. A copy of the RFP will be sent to you for your information.
The LTSA intends to commence implementation of your final safety recommendation prior to 31 October 2002.
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