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  RR20080035

Recommendation

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 Output No:  RR20080035
 Date Issued: 28/08/08
 Background:

Why this recommendation was developed

 Output Text:

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau recommends that the Australian Rail Track Corporation take action to address this safety issue.

Safety Issue

The railway 'Stop' sign assembly (RX-2 modified) positioned approximately 4.6 m from the nearest rail instead of nearer to 3.5 m as recommended in Australian Standard AS 1742.7, made it more difficult for the driver to gain a clear view of approaching trains.

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Last Updated: 20 August, 2008