REGISTER

J.R. Clarke

S.R.A.

Although the obvious benefits of a C.T.C. type signalling system are well know, the documented, I feel it was with some misgivings that Executive of the S.R.A finally gave their blessing to the awarding of an approved contract.

I base this statement of a number of items which have come to light :-

1. The Executive was somewhat alarmed at the number of failures which initially occurred on the North Coast C.T.C.

2. The susceptibility of the electronic equipment to lightning strike.

and

3. The overrun in time and funding which occured on North Coast C.T.C.

In November 1984 the submission for approval was submitted with the following documentary evidence of performance.

1. Staff Savings:

North Coast C.T.C.                   195 individuals

Junee Albury C.T.C.                   46 individuals