Speed limit for wagons carrying dangerous goods on nail-fastened secondary tracks

Implemented

Rail R

Accident

18.9.2008

C1/2008R/S245

Suosituksen perustelu

According to technical instructions on track construction (RATO), the regular transport of dangerous goods is not allowed on secondary tracks fastened by rail spikes.

Recommendation

A 20 km/h speed limit should be set for cars carrying dangerous goods on spike-fastened secondary tracks.

Toimenpide-ehdotukset

According to technical instructions on track construction (RATO), the regular transport of dangerous goods is not allowed on secondary tracks fastened by rail spikes.