A paper which discusses the evolution of TrAM (train area marshalling), including the marshalling perameters that are deemed important for safe train operations. The paper also presents the fundamentals of train dynamics and their importance and impact on proper train marshalling techniques.
A paper in which the author argues that the most effective risk management is achieved by competent people making sensible risk-based decisions in the right safety culture.
A paper which offers a guideline on how to deliver a railway and port build project with zero harm.
A paper which discusses how global economic shifts have reshaped the ways in which governments have addresed their regulatory challenges in the rail transportation sector. The underlying argument of the paper is that the RSR’s regulatory approach should take into account the country’s socio-economic disparities.
A paper which describes the development of guidelines for new development in proximity to railway operations by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and the Railway Association of Canada. The guidelines aim to assist municipal governments and railways in reviewing and determining general planning policies and provisions for conversion of lands in proximity to rail operations, addressing such issues as noise, vibration, emissions and safety.
A paper which examines the automated train brake effectiveness (ATBE) process for coal trains on Canadian Pacific Railways and how it has affected various aspects of the operation including railcar health and maintenance, train cycle time and component inventory.
A paper which describes a wide range of uses for data collected during an investigation to identify causes of a rail accident. Areas covered include infrastructure, operational and equipment issues and human factors and organizational issues. Case studies are used to illustrate the results of various analyses performed on the data and conclusions are made, along with lessons learned.
A paper which describes the benefits for safety in the development and implementation of a single safety certificate for use across the European rail system.
A paper in which the author outlines the investment made in safety on JR East in the 25 years since it was established.
A paper shows how the implemention of a differentiated approach to application of regulatory safety requirements has benefitted both regulator and operators in South Africa
