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| Ref # | 2018-005 |
|---|---|
| Status | Further Evidence Requested |
| Occurrence | Derailment of DART passenger service, at Points DL115, Dun Laoghaire, 13th September 2017 |
| Occurrence Date | 13 September 2017 |
Iarnród Éireann (IÉ) Rule Book and the General Appendices require the points operator to “clip, lock and scotch the points”; however, IÉ appear to have adopted “scotched and clipped” when used in voice communication; which may lead to confusion in terms of the chronology of performing the duties; as a result the RAIU make the following safety recommendation:
Iarnród Éireann should agree and implement a consistent wording in the Rule Book, General Appendix, training material and oral instructions in relation to the points operator’s instructions; and ensure that the importance of the task order is highlighted in the training for points operators.