Recommendation Date
Recipient Name
Tranz Rail
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Amend existing code instructions and training procedures for the operation of remote control locomotives to ensure they include a definition of what constitutes "adequate" when describing "range of vision" with particular regard to speed and the need to stop in a distance related to the clear distance seen ahead.
Reply Text
Tranz Rail is reviewing Section 5 of the Rail Operating Code with the intention of rewording and reorganising all procedures relating to the movement of shunts (remote control or otherwise) in Terminals as we can see that the relevant information is contained in a number of sub-sections and would be better understood if all associated instructions were grouped together. This review is planned for completion during the first half of next year.
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