Emergency lighting of the Sr3 locomotive

Not to be implemented

Rail R

Accident

18.7.2019

2019-S43

Suosituksen perustelu

In the collision, the fuses of the locomotive's batteries broke down, causing the emergency lighting to fail. The locomotive's emergency lighting did not have the independent power supply required by the TSI .

Recommendation

VR Group shall change the emergency lighting of the Sr3 locomotive to meet the TSI requirements.

Suosituksen tarkennus

Adding emergency lighting to other rolling stock as well will increase safety during accidents. Safety can also be improved by affixing self-illuminating caution tape into the locomotive's equipment space.

Toimenpide-ehdotukset

In the collision, the fuses of the locomotive's batteries broke down, causing the emergency lighting to fail. The locomotive's emergency lighting did not have the independent power supply required by the TSI .