Recommendation: 2014-015

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Ref # 2014-015
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 interaction between the braking hoses and traction cables and the resultant flash fire that was produced was not captured in the 401 fleet hazard log, as a result of this the RAIU make the following safety recommendation:

Recommendation

Transdev should ensure that Alstom, as the contracted VMC, add the interaction between the braking hoses and traction cables and the potential event of a flash fire to the hazard log of the 401 Type Tram and implement all identified mitigation actions