Recommendation: 2023005-02

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Ref # 2023005-02
Status Closed
Occurrence Self-detrainment of passengers between Shankill & Bray, 24th July 2022
Occurrence Date 24 July 2022
Date Closed 14/05/2026

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 should include a check that the heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems are operational in the train preparation instructions.