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 .
Investigation report
R2018-02 Level crossing accident in Kemijärvi on 12 December 2018