THE GOODS NEWS FROM THE HIGHWAY AND BEYOND Pacific National’s amenities backflip The rail giant ‘seeks amenities solution with ATA’ following ban on truck drivers PACIFIC NATIONAL (PN) says it is looking to provide truck drivers with their own amenities at its terminals to lower the risk of any infectious contact with its staff during the coronavirus Covid-19 pandemic. In April, the rail giant said it had been in discussions with the Australian Trucking Association (ATA) to arrive at solutions to provide suitable toilet facilities for truckies without risking the health of freight train crews and terminal operations in its depots. “The ongoing health and safety of Pacific National staff and customers at our depots and terminals are paramount,” a PN spokesman said. “The issue has already been resolved at our key rail terminals in Melbourne and Perth through the provision of separated toilet facilities. “Separated facilities will be introduced at other Pacific National facilities across the country by close of business today to maintain strict social distancing practices. “Like ports, rail freight depots and terminals act as major handling and distribution points across the country for large volumes of freight. “For example, an 1,800-metre freight train hauling essential goods and supplies between rail terminals in Melbourne and Perth can transport in a single service more than 330 shipping containers. “If there is an outbreak of coronavirus at one of these major rail freight facilities then the whole national transport supply chain will be severely disrupted.” The ATA responded, thanking Pacific National for changing its policy to allow truck drivers access to its toilets, change rooms and kitchens. 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