Occupant Protection and Egress in Rail Systems (OPERAS): The development of an injury classification and criteria system for rail occupants

With increasing global awareness of crashworthiness and occupant protection in all types of rail vehicles, Bombardier Transportation have initiated a programme of research projects concerned with reducing overall occupant injuries and improving egress in the event of a rail accident. The Occupant Protection and Egress in Rail Systems (OPERAS) research...