Recommendation: 2023005-01

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Ref # 2023005-01
Status Open / In progress
Occurrence Self-detrainment of passengers between Shankill & Bray, 24th July 2022
Occurrence Date 24 July 2022

Basis for Recommendation

There is no Traction Manual for the 8520 Class DART fleet for drivers to refer to when setting up the air conditioning on the train; and there may be insufficient training.

Recommendation

IÉ-RU Head of Health & Safety, in conjunction with the Chief Mechanical Engineer’s Department (CME), should develop Traction Manual for the entire 8500 Class DART fleet; this should include guidance on the air conditioning. Once complete, this should be briefed to drivers to ensure drivers fully understand how the air conditioning operates.