Developing the advance notification
Implemented
Rail R
Accident
12.4.2010
C6/2008R/S274
Suosituksen perustelu
The train driver’s advance notification information (ET) did not provide sufficient details about the construction area. The information, for example, did not point out that the signal box was functioning as normal and also did not remind the driver that the visible signals should be followed.
Recommendation
Advance notification (ET) provided to the engine driver should provide more specific information about ATC construction area conditions.
Toimenpide-ehdotukset
The train driver’s advance notification information (ET) did not provide sufficient details about the construction area. The information, for example, did not point out that the signal box was functioning as normal and also did not remind the driver that the visible signals should be followed.
Investigation report
C6/2008R Train traffic incident in Kerava, Finland, on 20 October 2008