Recommendation: 20180817 USAN-02-01

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Ref # 20180817 USAN-02-01
Status Closed
Occurrence USAN 02 - Brake cylinder gauge - Positive brake display on ICR after brake isolation at Laois Traincare Depot
Occurrence Date 17 July 2018
Date Closed 21/12/2020

Basis for Recommendation

During the current investigation into the collision of InterCity Railcar (ICR) set 16 with a buffer stop on road 14 at Laois Traincare Depot, it has emerged that the ICR fleet display brake cylinder pressure reading when all the brakes on the vehicle are isolated. The safety consequence as a result of an ICR unit displaying brake cylinder pressure while the brakes are isolated could result in the train being driver without a brake.

Recommendation

IÉ should advise all relevant staff that a positive brake cylinder gauge reading in the cab of an ICR is not an indication that a brake is present.