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Analysis of occupant protection strategies in train collisions.

Last updated on 01 September 2014 2:14

A study of the occupant dynamics and predicted fatalities due to secondary impact for passengers involved in train collisions with impact speeds up to 140 mph is described. The principal focus is on the effectiveness of alternative strategies for protecting occupants in train collisions, including friendly interior arrangements and occupant...

Author(s): Tyrell David C.;Severson Kristine J.;Marquis Brian P.

Organisation(s): Volpe National Transportation Systems Centre ;

1995

United States

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