Regulator Releases 20th Report On Progress Of Waterfall Implementation

Regulator Releases 20th Report on Progress of Waterfall Implementation

Media Release

4 February 2010

The Independent Transport Safety and Reliability Regulator (ITSRR) has released
its 20th quarterly report on the implementation of the NSW Government's response
to the Special Commission of Inquiry (SCOI) into the Waterfall Accident.

At the end of the reporting period (1 October to 31 December 2009), the number of recommendations closed was 173 or 98% of all recommendations.

During the quarter, progress was made towards implementing Recommendation 38 for a digital train radio system. UGL Limited was awarded the contract to design, install and maintain the system for RailCorp trains in NSW. The contract was awarded on 21 December 2009 with the project due to be completed by December 2012.

At the end of the reporting period, the cumulative implementation progress to date for all 177 recommendations (including 127 recommendations and 50 sub-elements) was as follows:

* 173 (98%) recommendations are verified and closed
* 3 recommendations open acceptable response with interim target dates
(Recommendations 32, 36 and 37)
* 1 recommendation open acceptable response (Recommendation 38).

The implementation and closure of the four outstanding recommendations will occur over the longer term. Progress on these recommendations will be included in future quarterly reports.

The 20th quarterly report is available on ITSRR's website at: www.transportregulator.nsw.gov.au


FURTHER INFORMATION: Sonya Sandham (02) 8263 7161



SOURCE: Independent Transport Safety & Reliability Regulator (ITSRR)