Instruction on track changes in railway yards

Implemented

Rail R

Accident

1.6.2018

2018-S16

Suosituksen perustelu

Track changes are a daily activity in railway yards. If they are not done correctly and information is not passed onto the relevant parties, there is a high risk of accidents.

Recommendation

The Finnish Transport Agency draw up written instructions for track changes in railway yards and ensure that the operators in the yards act according to the instructions.

Suosituksen tarkennus

In addition to the correct working practices, the instructions should include the correct responsible persons and confirm that critical procedures have been performed.

Toimenpide-ehdotukset

Track changes are a daily activity in railway yards. If they are not done correctly and information is not passed onto the relevant parties, there is a high risk of accidents.