Re: Safeworking Rules.

["Rod" <comtrain@mpx.com.au>]

>
> Before a proceed order may be issued to a driver to pass signal XXX at
stop
> the following procedures MUST be followed.
>
> 1/ If it is beleived that signal XXX has failed , a qualified fitter MUST
> examine the signal, interlocking equipment, motor points if any and
> provide a written signed report confirming that the signal has failed.
>
> You get the idea.
>
> MD
You sure you are not tied up with a Trucking Consortium Maurie? [ ;o) ]
A failed Auto in the North East will cost a train a lot of time, depending
on the distance to travel, and if any other autos are failed as well!
A failed Home Signal will cost you even more time!
The system works very well, and training will eliminate accidents just as
well.
Having a fitter attend a signal might close down the system for a very long
time, and if he is recalled to duty, you might introduce further problems,
such as was discovered on the Geelong Line some years ago, when a train at
115 kph was put through a 40 kph crossover, when signals were connected to
the wrong relays. The fitter had been on duty, including emergency call outs
for 20 hours!
Rod