On November 12, 1987, National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak)/Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) commuter train 8110 was standing partially berthed at the Back Bay Station platform in Boston, Massachusetts, when it was struck from the rear by Amtrak/MBTA commuter train 8114. The safety issues discussed in the report include the effectiveness of the current audible indicator to alert crewmembers to a changing cab signal display, requirement for the design of signal circuits, implementing emergency preparedness plans, and the training of operating personnel.


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    Titel :

    Railroad Accident Report: Rear-End Collision of Amtrak/Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Commuter Trains, Boston, Massachusetts, November 12, 1987


    Erscheinungsdatum :

    1988


    Format / Umfang :

    52 pages


    Medientyp :

    Report


    Format :

    Keine Angabe


    Sprache :

    Englisch