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Special Commission of Inquiry into the Waterfall Rail Accident,Volume 1 & Volume 2.
INQ121 | NSW | | Independent | Technical accident
Rec-ID Code Recommendation
REC121-3651 10 - Infrastructure

A dedicated telephone line should be established by RailCorp between the RMC and any Emergency Services Control Centre for use during any emergency.
REC121-3695 10 - Infrastructure

There should be interoperability of communications equipment between all trains operating on the New South Wales rail network.
REC121-3687 10 - Infrastructure

There must be compatibility of communications systems throughout the rail network. It is essential that all train drivers, train controllers, signallers, train guards and supervisors of trackside work gangs in New South Wales be able to communicate using the same technology.
REC121-3664 20 - Role of police

The location of the command post for site control at the scene of any rail accident should be identified by NSW Police by a distinctive flashing light.
REC121-3657 10 - Infrastructure

All signal telephones must be maintained by RailCorp in proper working order.
REC121-3653 10 - Infrastructure

The RMC should be equipped by RailCorp with a transcriber system, or mimic board, or such other system as is necessary to enable identification of the precise location at any time of any train on the RailCorp network.
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