Recommendation: 2014-019

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Ref # 2014-019
Status Closed
Occurrence Tram fire on approach to Busáras Luas Stop.
Occurrence Date 07 November 2013
Date Closed 01/06/2015

Basis for Recommendation

The investigation undertaken in 2008, into the failure of the hydraulic brake circuit, and resulting actions was insufficient to avoid reoccurrence, therefore the RAIU make the following recommendation

Recommendation

Transdev should ensure that Alstom, as the contracted VMC, review their incident / accident investigation process to ensure that investigations are of sufficient depth and produce clear recommendations