Speed limit for a train on which the ATP engine device is not operating

Implemented

Rail R

Accident

10.8.2015

2015-S16

Suosituksen perustelu

Since the accident risk of an operating train increases if its ATP engine device is not switched on, the maximum speed of the train should be mechanically restricted in order o reduce the consequences of a possible accident.

Recommendation

If a train's ATP engine device is not switched on, the train's speed should be restricted to a maximum of 80 km/h.

Toimenpide-ehdotukset

Since the accident risk of an operating train increases if its ATP engine device is not switched on, the maximum speed of the train should be mechanically restricted in order o reduce the consequences of a possible accident.