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| Ref # | 2024002-03 |
|---|---|
| Status | Open / In progress |
| Occurrence | Broken Rail near Emly, County Tipperary, 22nd February 2023 |
| Occurrence Date | 22 February 2023 |
There were issues with the Rail Tensors at the time of welding. CCE-TMS-323 does not specify servicing or recalibration frequency for the rail stressing equipment, with IÉ-IM CCE not checking whether the Welding Contractor was carrying out servicing or recalibration.
IÉ-IM CCE should develop systems for the management and certification of rail stressing equipment (including contractor’s rail stressing equipment), to ensure equipment is regularly serviced and recalibrated at a nominated frequency. These updated requirements should be reflected in the relevant documents.