Development of the safety management system

Helsinki City Transport was not required to have a safety management system until the summer
of 2016, following the entry into force of the new Urban Rail Transport Act. This is why
the system was undeveloped. For example, there were shortcomings in the processing of safety
deviations, and the risk of metro trains colliding had not been identified.

The Finnish Transport Safety Agency should ensure that Helsinki City Transport’s safety management system is developed so that it meets the requirements set by the European Railway Agency (ERA) for safety management systems.

The requirements laid down in the recommendation should be extended to all urban rail
transport operators.

Helsinki City Transport was not required to have a safety management system until the summer
of 2016, following the entry into force of the new Urban Rail Transport Act. This is why
the system was undeveloped. For example, there were shortcomings in the processing of safety
deviations, and the risk of metro trains colliding had not been identified.