Recommendation: USAN 005 - 001

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Ref # USAN 005 - 001
Status Open / In progress
Occurrence 005 USAN IÉ collision of a timber train with a stabled intercity railcar at Westport Yard, 10th February 2025
Occurrence Date 10 February 2025

Basis for Recommendation

There was no physical fouling points markers to assist drivers in ensuring that their vehicle was not fouling the line.

Recommendation

IÉ-IM, in conjunction with IÉ-RU Operations, should risk assess all siding locations with a view to identifying whether fouling points markers should be installed at other siding locations.