A paper which describes how EPSF has adapted the French national regulatory rail safety framework in respect of rolling stock design to align with EU regulations to ensure it is accessible to any rail company wishing to operate on the French national rail network.
A paper which proposes a new inductive approach based on the model of control theory to multiple source information in signalling systems. The paper gives an example of how this can be achieved.
A paper which postulates that well designed systems can play a significant role in constraining and regulating behaviour in the railway safety environment from a societal perspective.
A paper which describes the methods taken to develop SMS guidance for light rail systems and the RSC’s experience of implementation
A paper which introduces the results of research into the definition of requirements for the design layout of an Asian Driver’s locomotive cab. Asian driver’s sizes were analysed and Asian anthropometric averages drawn out to build up a driver’s model. Using this data, computer aided design and simulations were created.
A paper which describes how a bespoke training course was developed by Southeastern to equip trained investigators with the skills to tackle more complex investigations. This led to the creation of a pool of investigators able to handle the challenges of more serious incidents, possible in the media spotlight.
A paper describing the development of SMIS+, an upgrade to their existing safety reporting and close call systems. The new system will deliver a single integrated platform for the whole GB railway industry to use.
A paper which summarises the structure and scope of Britain’s mainline railway and the Office of Rail and Road’s (ORR) railway health and safety role, vision, strategy, approach and goals in regulating it, including excellence in safety culture and risk management. The paper introduces ORR’s Railway Management Maturity Model (RM3), a tool for assessing safety performance in detail and the industry’s precursor indicator model and our safety by design approach.
A paper which describes how the Australian Rail Industry is developing a national information system to provide more robust and consistent risk information to improve the eficiency of regulation and contribute to the delivery of better safety outcomes.
A paper describing the investigation of a roll-over accident by the Norwegian Accident Investigation Board. The accident occurred during continous on-track testing of a new train. The investigation concludes that insufficiently strong barriers can result in an accident
