JNR IMPROVING METHODS OF SUPPRESSING TRAIN OPERATION ACCIDENTS

THIS REPORT DISCUSSES THE INCREASE OF RAILROAD ACCIDENTS, THE CONTRIBUTORY FACTORS AND STEPS WHICH ARE BEING TAKEN TO ELIMINATE THEM. INCLUDES THE PREVENTION OF GRADE CROSSING ACCIDENTS BY REDUCING THE NUMBERS, ERECTION OF WARNING DEVICES, AUTOMATIC TRAIN STOP SYSTEM, AUTOMATIC SIGNAL AND RELAY INTERLOCK PLUS DEVICES TO CUT OFF POWER TO CATENARY LINES WHEN AN OBSTRUCTION IS PRESENT.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • QUART RPT
• Corporate Authors:

  Railway Tech Research Inst /Japan

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• Authors:
  • Akashi, T
• Publication Date: 0

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 10-2
• Serial:
  • Volume: 6
  • Issue Number: 2

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Canal linings; Canals; Crashes; Grade crossing protection systems; Prevention; Railroad transportation; Safety
• Subject Areas: Highways; Marine Transportation; Operations and Traffic Management; Railroads; Safety and Human Factors; Security and Emergencies;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00226647
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 3 1974 12:00AM