Basis for Recommendation
The scotch used at points DL115 was not manufactured to infrastructure department drawing
W487/29 'Timber Scotch for Points - Oak'; as a result the RAIU make the following safety recommendation:
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| Ref # | 2018-006 |
|---|---|
| Status | Closed |
| Occurrence | Derailment of DART passenger service, at Points DL115, Dun Laoghaire, 13th September 2017 |
| Occurrence Date | 13 September 2017 |
| Date Closed | 24/11/2022 |
Recommendation
Iarnród Éireann (Infrastructure Manager) should review the drawing and specification requirements for points scotches and ensure only scotches manufactured to the required drawing and specification are made available to points operators.