Passenger, Pedestrian and Worker Safety in the Railroad Environment

Carl Berkowitz, Ph.D., PE, AICP, Transportation / RailRoad Safety Consultant :::: The dimensions of passenger areas, such as train platforms, are a key factor in platform overcrowding, as well as…

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Passenger Safety on the Rails: Stephen M Timko / Railroad Safety Consulting

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Steven M. Timko, Railroad Safety Consultant :::: Case Synopsis: A passenger on a northeastern suburban railroad was injured as the train abruptly departed the station. The conductor observed some unsupervised…

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Railroad Employee Accident Prone?

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Stephen M Timko, Railroad Safety Consultant :::: Case Synopsis: An employee of a Class 1 railroad system sustained two on-duty injuries within a few miles of each other. The two…

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