Preparations for trackwork and clarification of responsibilities

Currently, trackworks begin without sufficient preparation and clarification of the parties' responsibilities. Initial safety meetings are held in an attempt to ensure that the safety aspects are put right in order for the contractors to begin work. However, much more time should be devoted to such preparation, planning and clarification of responsibilities. Good planning also involves ensuring that communication between the parties is working.

The Finnish Transport Agency will ensure that contracts include a separate and suffi-cient timeframe for planning trackwork and clarifying responsibilities before trackwork is begun.

Currently, trackworks begin without sufficient preparation and clarification of the parties' responsibilities. Initial safety meetings are held in an attempt to ensure that the safety aspects are put right in order for the contractors to begin work. However, much more time should be devoted to such preparation, planning and clarification of responsibilities. Good planning also involves ensuring that communication between the parties is working.