>From another RR group. Pretty impressive, I'd say...
Cheers!
Jan Kohl
Castle Graphics
www.castlegraphics.com
> Safest Year in Railroad History
>
> (WebWire) 3/22/2007
> WASHINGTON - Missouri train accidents fell 14 percent during
> 2006 as compared to the previous year. This is part of a larger
> nationwide trend that resulted in 2006 being the safest year in the
> railroad industry's 175-year history, according to the Federal
> Railroad Administration (FRA).
>
> "This accomplishment is even more impressive considering that
> rail traffic was at its highest point in history in 2006," said
> Edward R. Hamberger, president and CEO of the Association of American
> Railroads. "Quite simply, we moved more freight, with fewer
> accidents."
>
> Hamberger says the industry's $8.6 billion investment in the
> expansion and maintenance of infrastructure and equipment last year
> had a direct impact on safety.
>
> In addition to witnessing a reduction in train and grade
> crossing accidents, last year was also the safest year on record for
> railroad employees in terms of both injury and fatality numbers and
> rates. FRA data showed that human error - the leading cause of all
> train accidents - declined 20.2 percent.
>
> "Our employee training programs certainly deserve some of the
> credit for last year's tremendous safety record," said
> Hamberger. "New employees are put through extensive training
> programs, often lasting many months, before they are permitted to
> operate trains or work on track or equipment. And all operating
> employees - regardless of how long they have been with the railroads -
> receive daily safety briefings and annual training. The main focus
> of everything we do is safety."
>
> Hamberger noted that new technology is also contributing to the
> improved safety record. "Use of remote control technology in rail
> yards is reducing the number of accidents previously caused by
> miscommunication between employees on the ground and locomotive
> engineers," he said. "As advanced train control systems are deployed,
> accidents caused by human error should decline further."
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