Puncture Resistance of Railroad Tank Wagons Used in the Transportation of Hazardous Materials - Comparison of requirements and performance between the EU and the USA

Rail crashworthiness is commonly associated with passenger rail and the protection of the occupied space within the wagon during collision accidents. However, crashworthiness principles are equally important for freight rail, especially for the transport of dangerous goods, where spills during accidents could result in significant health or environmental hazards. To...