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the case register.
Annual report 2023
Recommendation No 02
The railway rolling stock driver must be aware of possible dangers that might occur in traffic if the reading of the traffic light changes unexpectedly.
To supplement the company's work management instructions with the requirement to check the circumstances of the sudden change in the reading of the locomotive signal received by the dispatcher, and as feedback to give the necessary instructions to the locomotive driver to ensure the safety of railway traffic.
Date Status Explanation
27.03.2023
24.11.2023
Accepted and fulfilled
Operational Order No. 18-2/28 stipulates the obligation of drivers to register notifications of unexpected changes in the locomotive signal in the case register of the company's information system Pony, and the obligation of the driver to transmit the same notification to the railway transport company.
Order No. 18-2/28 was supplemented by the locomotive driver's obligation to reduce the speed to 40 km/h in order to better ensure the possibility of stopping the train in the event of a possible obstacle appearing on the crossing.
Recommendation No 3
One way to prevent the shunt from disappearing is to modernize traffic centralization. Before that, it is wise to increase attention and control over the operation of the equipment.
Until the traffic centralization of Ropka station is rebuilt and the equipment at the level crossing is upgraded in 2024, pay special attention to the operation of the equipment. Considering the age of the equipment, intensify its technical inspection.
Date Status Explanation
Since March 2022
Accepted and fulfilled
Estonian Railways Ltd has implemented the following maintenance activities at the Ropka station and the Ropka level crossing:
During maintenance, the tension of the rail circuit in the approach area is checked and the necessary adjustment is
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