The report explains the derailment of Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) commuter train 61 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on March 7, 1990. The safety issues discussed in the report are mechanical inspection procedures and maintenance practice oversight, supervision and training of SEPTA employees responsible for transit equipment, failure of the motor support bolt assembly, Federal and State regulatory requirements for mass transit operating practices and mechanical equipment inspectors, effectiveness of SEPTA's drug and alcohol testing program, and emergency communication between operating crews, tower personnel, and emergency response personnel. Recommendations concerning these issues were made to SEPTA, the Governor of Pennsylvania, the Transport Workers Union, and the City of Philadelphia Fire Department.
Railroad Accident Report - Derailment of Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) Commuter Train 61, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, March 7, 1990
1990
72 pages
Report
Keine Angabe
Englisch
Metropolitan Rail Transportation , Railroad Transportation , Transportation Safety , Railroad accidents , Derailment , Accident reports , Rapid transit railways , Accident investigation , Accident reconstruction , Accident causes , Accident analysis , Human factors , Mass transportation , Rail transportation , Philadelphia(Pennsylvania)