A paper which provides a brief summary of the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) investigation into a number of train derailments attributed to high winds. The paper also discusses some of the theory behind thunderstorms, destructive winds and effect of wind on rail vehicles.
A paper which explains the role played by driving instructors in the JR East Company. The driving instructors educate drivers to enable them to make better judgements, as well as building up a trusting relationship.
A paper which provides a description and return on experience on an abilities and human behaviour evaluation process. The process is used for railway staff hold positions with operational safety responsibilities on French Railways (SNCF). The presentation also includes one of the tests used.
A paper which presents the author’s perceptions of how various major accidents were dealt with in terms of communicating with the media. The paper covers the evolution of regulatory and investigative bodies’ interaction with the media; differences in approach; case histories and lessons learned.
Copy of presentation delivered Monday 4 October 2010, Hong Kong
A paper which covers the current challenges for Network Rail to implement new technology to improve user safety at level crossings. It covers the current situation and confirm where Network Rail wants to be from a technological and operational perspective. The paper also deals with Network Rail policies and the obstacles to be overcome to reduce the risks from level crossing systems and make them safer for both road and rail users.
A paper which examines a new approach to systematically identifying, assessing and managing non-technical interface risks. The emphasis of the approach is on bringing both parties together to work jointly to manage the interface risks.
A paper which describes the development of a national approach to rail safety in Australia.
A paper which outlines the functions and activities the of UIC safety platform and its contribution to maintaining and improving rail safety across the world.
A paper which explores the literature and offers some observations from the regulator’s perspective on why and how a regulator might adopt a just culture approach to safety. It also considers the impact on adoption within industry and the barriers that may prvent effective adoption by the regulator. The benefits and challenges of such an approach are also discussed.
