Re: Independent Review of Rail Safety Arrangements in Australia

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

> It seems in alot of cases that the responsible authorities treat
> designalling as if each scenario means that that particular line is
> knackered and it will only be a matter of time before it closes hence only
> minamal protection is required.I can understand where they are coming
> from,Traffic branch told them what was required and how much they have to
> spend on un neccessary items like safe working.
>  This close down mentallity has been entrenched for years now, and along
> comes private enterprise that wants work and will go out and get it,which
> makes for a very dangerous working enviroment for all concerned, ie
systems
> in place in some locations are not designed to accomodate higher traffic
> densities, so band aid measures are taken to increase availability rather
> than a logical assesment of the whole system.
> It really is a sad thing that the integrity of the Melbourne-Adelaide
> corridor comes down to a key kept in box on a wall in Arrarat,which
> apparently just about any Tom,Dick,or train examiner can remove,so he can
> play trains.
> Graeme

Now I think we are at the crux of this situation...the above feels right to
me
Rod