Basis for Recommendation
There is no requirement to formally conduct any train inspections / preparations prior to the movement of a train, as a result the RAIU make the following safety recommendation:
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| Ref # | 2019002-06 |
|---|---|
| Status | Closed |
| Occurrence | Collision of an ICR with a buffer stop at Laois Train Care Depot, 17th July 2018 |
| Occurrence Date | 17 July 2018 |
| Date Closed | 31/08/2020 |
Recommendation
Iarnród Éireann (Railway Undertaking) Chief Mechanical Engineer's Department should develop a formal procedure for the examination of vehicles prior to moving a train which has been left unattended with no direct handover.