Checklist for pinpointing locomotive problems while on the line
Implemented
Rail R
Accident
20.2.2012
B1/2011R/S322
Suosituksen perustelu
The relatively inexperienced engine driver was unable to pinpoint the fault, which stopped the train. Engine drivers with the currently required training but less work experience have less equipment-specific technical knowledge than engine drivers with a long career. New drivers must also be able to pinpoint technical locomotive problems and repair them, or provide information about them to technical experts.
Recommendation
Locomotives and train units should be equipped with checklist-type problem solving diagrams, which would help the engine driver when a fault occurs in a locomotive on the line.
Suosituksen tarkennus
Such a checklist would enable the engine driver to use the instructions in the locomotive instruction holder to solve the problem, or to provide information on the problem to technical experts, who can assist in solving the problem. When equipment is modernised, the effects of technical changes on the operation of locomotives and locomotive pairs should be investigated.
Toimenpide-ehdotukset
The relatively inexperienced engine driver was unable to pinpoint the fault, which stopped the train. Engine drivers with the currently required training but less work experience have less equipment-specific technical knowledge than engine drivers with a long career. New drivers must also be able to pinpoint technical locomotive problems and repair them, or provide information about them to technical experts.