Recommendation: 202004-04

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Ref # 202004-04
Status Closed
Occurrence Collision between an Iarnród Éireann passenger train and rail-mounted maintenance equipment, Rosslare, Wexford, 11th January 2020
Occurrence Date 11 January 2020
Date Closed 04/05/2021

Basis for Recommendation

The role of a Permanent Way Inspector is not clearly defined by Iarnród Éireann - Infrastructure Manager as to his duties, as a result the RAIU make the following safety recommendation:

Recommendation

Iarnród Éireann - Infrastructure Manager should clearly define the role of the PWI/APWI and update the relevant documentation accordingly.