Making it clear how brakes should be used
Implemented
Rail R
Accident
4.11.2009
B2/2008R/S264
Suosituksen perustelu
The investigation revealed that tram drivers use different braking methods when the electric brakes seem to be inadequate. Helsinki City Transport should determine the most efficient way to brake in different kinds of situations and should specify just one correct way to brake for each kind of situation.
Recommendation
Tram drivers should be taught to brake in the proper way.
Toimenpide-ehdotukset
The investigation revealed that tram drivers use different braking methods when the electric brakes seem to be inadequate. Helsinki City Transport should determine the most efficient way to brake in different kinds of situations and should specify just one correct way to brake for each kind of situation.
Investigation report
B2/2008R Collision of trams on Mäkelänkatu in Helsinki, Finland, on 13 June 2008