Recommendation: 2023004-05

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Ref # 2023004-05
Status Closed
Occurrence Failure of a Current Return Cable on a Luas Tram, Connolly Stop, 25th October 2022
Occurrence Date 25 October 2022
Date Closed 31/08/2026

Basis for Recommendation

TDLR maintenance partially dissembled evidential components from Tram 3012, prior to notifying the RAIU, despite being aware that an electrical cable, rather than a hose was severed.

Recommendation

For instances where rolling stock is withdrawal from service as a result of damage; TDLR should develop notification procedures to identify where immediate notification to the RAIU is required (excepting certain condition, such as damage as a result of road traffic collisions where a road vehicle has breached the traffic lights).