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transportation-safety1 year ago•15 min saved

"100-Ton Autonomous Locomotive Unveiled"

A series of accidents involving remote-control locomotives, including a boy losing his leg in Buffalo, has prompted a federal review of the technology. These trains, controlled by operators who may be far from the train, are increasingly used outside rail yards, raising safety concerns. Despite claims of improved safety records, the lack of onboard engineers and visibility issues have led to fatal accidents and injuries, sparking demands for stricter safety measures and better technology.

via Yahoo! Voices|

#federal-review #pedestrian-injuries #railroad-safety

science-and-technology2 years ago•2 min saved

Solar Storms Threaten Railway Safety: Experts Sound Alarm

Scientists have warned that solar storms, which are blasts of energy from the Sun, could potentially cause train accidents by disrupting rail signals. Researchers modeled how geomagnetically induced currents from solar storms could affect rail signaling systems and found that space weather events capable of triggering faults in these systems are expected in the UK every few decades. The study suggests that solar storms could flip rail signals in either direction, turning a red signal green or a green signal red, posing significant safety risks. This highlights the need to take space weather as a serious natural hazard and plan for its potential impacts on critical infrastructure.

via The Independent|

#geomagnetically-induced-currents #rail-signals #science-and-technology

transportation2 years ago•5 min saved

Assessing Rail Safety: Norfolk Southern's Accident Rate and Public Perception.

Norfolk Southern, once the U.S. rail company with the lowest accident rate, now has an accident rate slightly above the average of the country's six other Class-I freight railroads. Critics attribute this to a shrinking workforce and increased workload, leading to greater employee fatigue and human error. Norfolk Southern says its accident rate has stayed the same because its mileage traveled has gone down, shifting the ratio. The company has invested in safety systems and technologies at a level similar to its competitors. The National Transportation Safety Board has launched a special investigation of Norfolk Southern's organization and safety culture.

via NBC News|

#norfolk-southern #safety #technology