Kiwi Rail Timed Based decisions process

Question 1

0-30 minutes

Situational awareness

Answer 1

-Operator contacts TC
-TC sets radio timer for 30 mins
-TC and train crew determines cause of power failure and or incidental likely recovery actions
-Major factor is whether the OLE is down or train derailed

Question 2

30 minutes

Decision Point

Answer 2

-TC resets the radio timer for 30 min
-TC decides whether the disabled train can be moved to a safe place for a safe evac or if power will be recovered.
- Yes , monitor situation
- No, planning to proceed with a controlled evacuation

Question 3

30-60 mins

Planning

Answer 3

• Operator and TM lease with TC and TOC to plan an evac
• TM keeps passengers informed using PA
• Monitor situation, plans can change and be ammended