With a 2-month period in 2001, the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) experienced two similar rear-end collisions involving CTA rapid transit trains. Both accidents were preceded by the train operators' having failed to comply with operating rules designed to prevent collisions. The investigation of the two accidents highlighted deficiencies in the CTA management's approach to ensuring rules compliance among its operators. This special report addresses the factors common to both collisions. This special investigation report discusses the following safety issues: the adequacy of the CTA's programs for ensuring compliance with its operating rules, and adequacy of the CTA's system safety program plan and its internal safety audit program for identifying and resolving systemic safety issues, and the adequacy of event recorders on rail transit vehicles. As a result of this special investigation, the Safety Board makes recommendations to the Chicago Transit Authority, the American Public Transportation Association, and the Federal Transit Administration.


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    Title :

    National Transportation Safety Board Railroad Special Investigation Report: Two Rear-End Collisions Involving Chicago Transit Authority Rapid Transit Trains at Chicago, Illinois, on June 17 and August 3, 2001


    Publication date :

    2002


    Size :

    60 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English