Preparedness plan for traffic control in exceptional circumstances

Suosituksen perustelu

There was no preparedness plan in existence for dealing with a situation of this type, and after a brief discussion, the separated cars were steered onto a vacant track. The preparedness plan should address both directions: from Ilmala to Helsinki and from Helsinki to Ilmala. The plan should also include communication with people in the cars, as well as passenger information. Regular drills should be arranged to ensure that everything flows smoothly even in exceptional circumstances.

Recommendation

A preparedness plan for exceptional circumstances should be drawn up for traffic control.

Toimenpide-ehdotukset

There was no preparedness plan in existence for dealing with a situation of this type, and after a brief discussion, the separated cars were steered onto a vacant track. The preparedness plan should address both directions: from Ilmala to Helsinki and from Helsinki to Ilmala. The plan should also include communication with people in the cars, as well as passenger information. Regular drills should be arranged to ensure that everything flows smoothly even in exceptional circumstances.

Investigation report

B1/2010R Collision of passenger cars with a rail barrier and eventually the wall of an office building at the Helsinki Central Railway Station, Finland, on 4 January 2010