This data is used to evaluate incidents and accidents. Typical stored data includes speed, brake pressure, dynamic brake, horn activation, track signal, etc. In the U.S., event recorders are mandated by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for freight, passenger and commuter rail. ...
Accidents and IncidentSouthall Rail Crash The remains of coach G of the HST.The Southall Rail crash occurred on the Great Western Main Line at Southall, West London, on 19 October 1997. Seven people were killed and 139 injured. Great Western Trains where fined £1.5million for breaches of ...
A follow on from the Chiltern project was to be the nationwide roll-out of the Automatic Train Protection system, which helped prevent accidents caused by SPADs. However, privatisation intervened and this plan was largely abandoned. A lack of resources also led to the cancellation during the ...
Removing 2,500 safety-critical jobs from Network Rail will spell disaster for the public, make accidents more likely and will increase the possibility of trains flying off the tracks. “Train operating companies have praised our members for being key workers during the pandemic, but have refused ...
Today’s bullet train system is over sixty years in the making.It is also one of the safest means of transportation, one of the few transit systems in the world that can boast of having no fatal accidents across its long history. In this article, we will consider some of the major even...
(overhead wire).Bordeaux's new light rail linehas a segmented third rail in the middle, whose segments are put on voltage with a radio signal only when a tram is above. Attempts atground-level power supplyhave a 120-year history, but after heavy teething problems, this one seems to ...
5. Expand Access to Affordable Housing: HSR & Regional Rail let workers commute from further distances where housing is cheaper. 6. Safer Travel: The HSR, Regional Rail, Commuter Rail, Metro Rail & Trams combination saves millions of lives from automotive accidents each year. ...
During the 150 years of the use of railway signalling, drivers’ failures to respond to commands transmitted by signal aspects of any type can and have led to a number of accidents, some causing very large numbers of fatalities. In response to the continuing need to reduce risks created by ...
The new, modern MIRA system makes level crossings safe and significantly reduces the risk of accidents occurring. Thanks to our state-of-the-art technology, trucks, cars, and other critical objects both in the danger zone and the approach area are recorded and reported. DOWNLOAD BROCHURE FEAT...
The 2024 Lifesavers Conference on Roadway Safety is a featured event that brings together experts and professionals to discuss and share insights on improving safety measures and reducing accidents on... ConferenceWellness, Health & Fitness Follow ...