Use of satellite location to assist in locating trains
Implemented
Rail R
Accident
20.2.2012
B1/2011R/S321
Suosituksen perustelu
Determining the location of trains is a challenging task. In addition to the improved instructions currently in use, the Safety Investigation Authority recommends that the Finnish Transport Safety Agency ensure that the Finnish Traffic Agency and VR Group take the required actions to implement the following recommendation:
Recommendation
A satellite location system should be implemented as quickly as possible to assist in location.
Suosituksen tarkennus
An alternative would be to use the location information obtained from the GPS units of VR Group’s locomotives and train units.
Toimenpide-ehdotukset
Determining the location of trains is a challenging task. In addition to the improved instructions currently in use, the Safety Investigation Authority recommends that the Finnish Transport Safety Agency ensure that the Finnish Traffic Agency and VR Group take the required actions to implement the following recommendation: