Authors: Frank Kurz

Date of Publication:  September 1972

Sponsoring Agency:  U.S. Department of Transportation - Federal Railroad Administration

Performing Organization:  Central Technology, Inc.

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Abstract:

A review and categorization is made of available published locomotive cab accident reports and statistics, as well as of unpublished accident reports from a number of individual railroads. Major hazards related to locomotive control compartment accidents are identified and categorized in summation form.

Conclusions stress the need for designing greater elemental safety in strength and location of the control compartment, as well as providing a more livable environment for occupants in the control compartment of locomotives. A recommendation is directed to the Federal Railroad Administration, Locomotive Cab Committee, that they proceed with their plans for a series of locomotive impact tests in a continuing effort to improve safety in the control compartment of locomotives.

The contents of this report reflect the views of Central Technology, Inc., which is responsible for the facts and the accuracy of the data presented herein. The contents do not necessarily reflect the official views or policy of the Department of Transportation. This report does not constitute a standard, specification or regulation.
 

No. of Pages:   85