173Train driver’s and rail operator’s duties

173 Train driver’s and rail operator’s duties

173 Train driver’s and rail operator’s duties

(1) This section applies if a train transporting dangerous goods is involved in an incident resulting in a dangerous situation.

(2) The driver of the train must—

(a) notify the rail operator and the rail infrastructure manager of the incident as soon as practicable, and

(b) provide reasonable assistance required by an authorised officer or an officer of an emergency service to deal with the situation.

Maximum penalty—15 penalty units.

(3) On being notified by the train driver of the incident, both the rail operator and the rail infrastructure manager must—

(a) notify the police or fire service of the incident as soon as practicable, and

(b) provide reasonable assistance required by an authorised officer or an officer of an emergency service to deal with the situation.

Maximum penalty—15 penalty units.