| Title | Recommended Emergency Preparedness Guidelines for Passenger Trains |
|---|---|
| Record ID | 33532 |
| Personal Name Creator |
Markos, Stephanie H. |
| Source | 220p. in various pagings |
| Corporate Creator | John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.) |
| Publisher | United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration |
| Publication Date | 19931200 |
| Language | English |
| Abstract | The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has recognized the need for intercity and commuter passenger train systems, regardless of the size of the system and type of service provided, to engage in careful, advance planning in order to respond effectively to emergencies. This advance planning should address emergency response procedures, training of system operating and other emergency response organization personnel, and the provision and use of emergency equipment. This document contains recommended guidelines designed to assist system operating and emergency response organization management in evaluating and modifying or supplementing their emergency response plans. The recommendations address guidelines relating to emergency plans, procedures, and training. In addition, guidelines for passenger train and facility features intended to (1) shorten emergency response time, (2) improve the effectiveness of evacuating passengers, and (3) minimize the effects of an emergency are presented. The information contained in this document is intended to assist passenger train system operators to assess, develop, document, and improve their emergency response capabilities and to coordinate these efforts with emergency response organizations in a manner that best protects the traveling public and system passenger trains and facilities. These recommendations provide a useful framework for these organizations to evaluate and, if necessary, modify or supplement their emergency preparedness plans and procedures, training, and passenger train and wayside facility equipment. Depending on the local operating environment, certain recommendations contained in this report may not be appropriate for particular passenger train system routes or operations. |
| Rosap ID | dot:8670 |
| Rosap URL | https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/8670 |
| TRT Terms | Disaster preparedness; Disasters and emergency operations; Emergency management; Passenger trains; Railroad safety; Emergency training; Emergency response time; Guidelines |
| General Subjects | Emergency; Emergency preparedness; Emergency plan; Federal Railroad Administration; Intercity rail passenger trains; Commuter rail; Railroad safety; Passenger train safety; Railroad accidents; Transportation; Transportation safety; High speed ground transportation; System safety |
| Classification | NTL - SAFETY AND SECURITY - SAFETY AND SECURITY; NTL - SAFETY AND SECURITY - Human Factors |
| Geographical Coverage |
United States |
| Contract Number | R4021/RR493 |
| Report Number | DOT-VNTSC-FRA-93-23; DOT/FRA/ORD-93/24 |
| Availability | Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, Technical Reference Center |
| Resource type | Tech Report |
| URL | https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/33000/33500/33532/33532.pdf |
| Format | |
| Database | NTL Digital Repository |