PROTECTION OF TRAINS ENTERING TERMINALS

London Transport undertakes extensive controlled tests to demonstrate the effectiveness of sand drags at terminals; addition of an intermediate rail-mounted skid ensures no derailment. LT also introduces speed-control safeguards to further ensure maximum safety.

• Corporate Authors:

  Mechanical Engineering Publications

  Penthouse 1, 15 West 55th Street
  New York, NY  United States  10019
• Authors:
  • Hillel, H
• Publication Date: 1978-3

Media Info

• Features: Figures;
• Pagination: p. 40-43
• Serial:
  • RAILWAY ENGINEER
  • Volume: 3
  • Issue Number: 2

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bumpers; Deceleration; Freight terminals; Intermodal terminals; Occupant protection devices; Safety
• Uncontrolled Terms: Impact protection
• Old TRIS Terms: Track skates
• Subject Areas: Freight Transportation; Railroads; Safety and Human Factors; Terminals and Facilities; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00178448
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: International Union of Railways
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 19 1978 12:00AM