Instruction on track changes in railway yards
Implemented
Rail R
Accident
1.6.2018
2018-S16
Suosituksen perustelu
Track changes are a daily activity in railway yards. If they are not done correctly and information is not passed onto the relevant parties, there is a high risk of accidents.
Recommendation
The Finnish Transport Agency draw up written instructions for track changes in railway yards and ensure that the operators in the yards act according to the instructions.
Suosituksen tarkennus
In addition to the correct working practices, the instructions should include the correct responsible persons and confirm that critical procedures have been performed.
Toimenpide-ehdotukset
Track changes are a daily activity in railway yards. If they are not done correctly and information is not passed onto the relevant parties, there is a high risk of accidents.