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Validation of measures to improve driver protection in rail vehicle collisions (RR-STR-96-032)

Last updated on 20 December 2013 11:09

Approximately one third of all fatalities which occur in rail vehicle collisions are cab occupants. Part of the BRB's strategic research into rail vehicle crashworthiness has therefore been concerned with driver safety. Recent theoretical investigations have shown that in addition to improving emergency egress, better protection can be afforded to...

Author(s): Rasaiah W.G.

Organisation(s): British Rail Research ;

1996

United Kingdom

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