Recommendation: 2026003-03

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Ref # 2026003-03
Status Open / In progress
Occurrence Investigation into two near miss events involving track workers at Bray Tunnels
Occurrence Date 11 April 2025

Basis for Recommendation

It was identified that instructions related to working in tunnels contained in the PTS Handbook on access to tunnels are not consistent with other documentation or aligned to training materials, with local instructions providing further variations.

Recommendation

IÉ-IM to review the rules and instructions on accessing and working in tunnels to improve their consistency and clarity, in order to facilitate a clear understanding by staff planning a SSOW.