Critical Incident Management and Clearance Practices for Rail Transit (2015) / Chapter Skim
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40 chapter six CONCLUSIONS AND SUGGESTIONS FOR FUTURE STUDY This chapter summarizes key findings, presents conclusions from this synthesis project, and offers areas for future study. Findings from the literature review, survey responses, and particularly the case examples helped pinpoint successful strategies and ongoing challenges regarding critical incident management and clearance practices.
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41 make the decision to restore power. Major issues unique to electrified territory include the uncertainty of first responders unfamiliar with rail power systems, safety, and the time-consuming nature of power removal procedures at some systems.
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42 • Get to know transit first responders before an incident occurs. Establish a relationship with transit police and rail operations leaders so you can call their cell phones if things are not going as planned.
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43 Lessons from the Sound Transit (Seattle, Washington) case example include: • Successful management of critical rail incidents is based on two pillars: training and communication.
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44 people (e.g., getting passengers trapped on subsequent trains to their final destination) is more effective than an emphasis on moving trains.
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45 • Quantifying expedient procedures for restoring rail service and moving passengers. What are the most successful practices that address the unique nature of rail incidents?
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