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Transport Infrastructure (Dangerous Goods by Rail) Regulation 2018
sec.139Duty of rail operators
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sec.139 Duty of rail operators
If a rail vehicle transporting a placard load fails or is otherwise immobilised, the rail operator must, as soon as practicable— inform the owner of the section of track on which the vehicle has failed or is otherwise immobilised; and take all other appropriate steps to ensure that a dangerous situation does not arise. Maximum penalty—15 penalty units.
- (a) inform the owner of the section of track on which the vehicle has failed or is otherwise immobilised; and
- (b) take all other appropriate steps to ensure that a dangerous situation does not arise.