RAILROAD ACCIDENT REPORT: REAR-END COLLISION OF AMTRAK/MASSACHUSETTS BAY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY COMMUTER TRAINS, BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, NOVEMBER 12, 1987
On November 12, 1987, National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak)/Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) commuter train 8110 was standing partially berthed at the Back Bay Station platform in Boston, Massachusetts, when it was struck from the rear by Amtrak/MBTA commuter train 8114. The safety issues discussed in the report include the effectiveness of the current audible indicator to alert crewmembers to a changing cab signal display, requirement for the design of signal circuits, implementing emergency preparedness plans, and the training of operating personnel.
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Corporate Authors:
National Transportation Safety Board
Bureau of Accident Investigation, 800 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC United States 20594 - Publication Date: 1988-11-10
Media Info
- Pagination: 45 p.
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Audible warning devices; Cab signals; Commuter cars; Disaster preparedness; Disasters and emergency operations; Passenger trains; Rear end crashes; Training
- Uncontrolled Terms: Commuter trains
- Subject Areas: Education and Training; Highways; Public Transportation; Railroads; Safety and Human Factors;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 00480791
- Record Type: Publication
- Report/Paper Numbers: NTSB/RAR-88/05
- Files: TRIS
- Created Date: Mar 31 1989 12:00AM