Obstruction clearing device of the Dr16 locomotive

Implemented

Rail R

Accident

11.10.2000

B1/2000R/S140

Recommendation

The obstruction clearing device of the Dr16 locomotive should be reinforced and its form modified so that its lower edge approaches the rail by at least 10 cm closer.

Investigation report

B1/​2000R Ac­ci­dent at Un­guarded Level Cross­ing in Ii, on Feb­ru­ary 9, 2000