Review of track speed limits
Implemented
Rail R
Accident
9.9.2008
B7/2007R/S244
Suosituksen perustelu
The speed limit along the Lahti–Heinola track is currently 60 km/h for the most part. However, sightline on many level crossings is limited to such an extent that an accident is possible even if nobody makes a mistake or there is no technical fault in the vehicles. The track profile does not allow for a reduction in speed limits to the appropriate levels, but it is nevertheless possible to reduce speeds to some degree.
Recommendation
The speed limit along the Lahti–Heinola track should be reduced in the proximity of level crossings with poor sightline to the extent that this is reasonably possible.
Toimenpide-ehdotukset
The speed limit along the Lahti–Heinola track is currently 60 km/h for the most part. However, sightline on many level crossings is limited to such an extent that an accident is possible even if nobody makes a mistake or there is no technical fault in the vehicles. The track profile does not allow for a reduction in speed limits to the appropriate levels, but it is nevertheless possible to reduce speeds to some degree.
Investigation report
B7/2007R Fatal level crossing accident in Lahti on 21 November, 2007