Ensuring the position of manually turned turnouts
Implemented
Rail R
Accident
4.6.1999
C36/1997R/S104
Recommendation
Manually operated turnouts on a track with train traffic shall always be secured by at least a hook which can be locked. Wherever outsiders have access to the turnout operation mechanism without being noticed, the turnouts should be equipped with a safety lock or changed to electrically operated turnouts.
Investigation report
C36/1997R Derailing of freight wagons in Pori, on October 30, 1997