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In other news, don't fuck with railway safety in Latvia, because those motormen will hunt you down and kill you.

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Saturday Movie Night: Robbie (1979/1986)

WARNING: Although nothing graphic is shown, these videos contain references to severe injuries which some viewers may find upsetting. Depending on how you feel about such things, you'd be advised to either proceed with caution or give this one a miss altogether.

In 1977, BTF produced a safety film entitled The Finishing Line - which showcased the dangers of playing on railway lines by framing them as events in a school sports day. While pretty effective at getting its message across, it was felt by some quarters that the shock-fantasy element was rather too much for kids to stomach, and so the film was pulled from distribution after a couple of years (sadly, it proved impossible to find in full on YouTube either, so I won't be sharing it either).

In its place came Robbie, a cautionary tale about railway tresspass, which aimed to impart the same gospel as The Finishing Line, but in a less overtly gruesome manner. Fronted by Blue Peter star Peter Purves, this film was available in three different versions, to suit the requirments of different areas:

Non-electrified line - in which Robbie slips on the rails, and gets his feet caught under a passing DMU.

Overhead electrified line - in which Robbie's older brother throws his football boots onto a bit of catenary, and he electrocutes himself trying to knock them off with a long pole.

Third-rail electrified line - in which Robbie gets zapped by standing on the third rail, and then gets his feet caught under a passing EMU.

As if three versions weren't enough, it was felt in 1986 that Peter Purves had lost his star power with the kids, so his introduction and narration were reshot and rerecorded with a new children's hero - good ol' Keith 'Cheggers' Chegwin. I've included his version of the Overhead Electrified Line film as a bonus below:

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Railway Pit Tragedy: Three Children Drown in Latehar

Families demand compensation as kids fall into excavation near railway line Key Points: • Three children drown in railway-dug pit in Latehar district • Victims aged 6-7 years, from Nagra village in Balumath • Locals and police recovered bodies, doctor declared them dead JAMSHEDPUR – A tragic incident in Latehar district claims the lives of three young children who drowned in a pit excavated by…

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Tragedies on the Tracks: Notable Severe Railway Accidents in History

Railway accidents have had a significant impact on the history of transportation, causing loss of lives, injuries, and devastating consequences. Throughout history, there have been several severe railway accidents that serve as reminders of the importance of safety precautions and the continuous improvement of railway infrastructure. These tragic incidents have led to advancements in safety regulations, technology, and emergency response systems.

In this article, we will explore some of the most notable railway accidents in history, shedding light on their causes, consequences, and lessons learned from these unfortunate events. By examining these incidents, we can gain a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by the railway industry and the ongoing efforts to prevent future tragedies.

Quintinshill Rail Disaster (1915)

This is one of the deadliest railway accidents in the United Kingdom. It occurred near Gretna Green, Scotland, during World War I. A signalman’s error led to a collision between a troop train and a local passenger train. Shortly after the collision, a following express train collided with the wreckage. A total of 227 people died in the accident.

An official investigation concluded on 17 June 1915 for the Board of Commerce, determined that the incident was caused by two signalmen’s disregard for the regulations. The northbound local train had been reversed onto the southbound line with the northbound loop occupied to facilitate the passage of two late-running northbound sleepers. Its presence was thereafter ignored, and the southbound troop train was allowed to proceed. As a result, both signalmen were charged with manslaughter in England, then convicted of culpable murder in Scotland following a trial; the two sentences are roughly similar. They were re-hired by the railway business after being freed from a Scottish jail in 1916, but not as signalmen.

Several victims were never found since they were completely burned by the fire, and when the bodies of the Royal Scots were returned to Leith on May 24, they were buried together in a mass grave at Edinburgh’s Rosebank Cemetery. The coffins were stacked three high, with the top row draped in the Union Flag.

Harrow and Wealdstone Rail Crash (1952)

The Harrow and Wealdstone rail disaster occurred on October 8, 1952, during the morning rush hour at Harrow and Wealdstone station in Wealdstone, Middlesex (now Greater London). The collision resulted in 112 deaths and 340 injuries, with 88 of those injured being hospitalized. It is still the worst train catastrophe in British history and the second-deadliest overall after the Quintinshill rail tragedy in 1915.

The disaster spurred the implementation of British Railways’ Automatic Warning System (AWS), which had been met with skepticism by certain industry expenditure-prioritizing specialists who reasoned that extra track circuits and color light signals would save more lives. AWS had been installed on one-third of British Rail tracks by 1977.

Balvano Train Disaster (1944)

The Balvano train catastrophe was Italy’s deadliest railway accident and one of the worst railway disasters in history. It happened on the night of March 2-3, 1944, in Balvano, Basilicata. After a lengthy standstill in a tunnel, almost 500 persons aboard a steam-hauled, coal-burning freight train perished of carbon monoxide poisoning.

On the evening of March 2, 1944, freight train 8017 left Naples bound for Potenza. It was made up of 47 freight wagons and weighed 520 tonnes; it also carried several unlawful passengers.

It arrived at the Armi tunnel, which is 1,968 meters long. As the engines reached the tunnel, the wheels began to slip on the tracks which were moist from humidity, and the train lost speed until it came to a halt with practically all of the cars inside the tunnel.

The air was already thick with smoke from a previous train, and the drivers’ efforts to restart the train prompted the locomotives to emit even more carbon monoxide-laden smoke. As a result, the crew and stowaways were progressively asphyxiated, and they were unaware of what was happening to them. The vast majority died peacefully in their sleep. The majority of the few survivors were in the final few wagons, which were still out in the open.

Several variables contributed to the accident. The primary cause was the railway officials’ lack of surveillance, which allowed so many stowaways to ride aboard the train. Low-quality coal, a lack of air in the tunnel, damp tracks, and the train’s double-heading instead of a push-pull arrangement all played a role. The proximate reason was a lack of cooperation between the two locomotive drivers. Furthermore, the death toll was exacerbated by the delay in rescue attempts.

Gare de Lyon Train Accident (1988)

On June 27, 1988, an SNCF commuter train traveling inbound to Paris’s Gare de Lyon terminal collided with a stalled outbound train, killing 56 and wounding 60, making it the third deadliest rail tragedy in postwar France.

When the train approached the platform, a passenger in the railway’s second car abruptly up, applied the emergency brake, and exited the train. After 26 minutes of labor, driver Daniel Saulin, supported by Guard Jean Charles Bovée, fixed the brakes and continued. This operation took longer than normal, causing more passengers to exit the train. To make up for lost time, André Tollance, the station controller at Gare de Lyon, authorized Saulin to bypass the next planned stop and the final before the terminal, Maisons-Alfort.

After passing through Maisons-Alfort, the train hit a four-degree incline that led to the Gare de Lyon. Saulin realized his brakes hardly worked after he passed a yellow light ordering him to slow the train in preparation for being shifted to an empty station. Saulin urgently radioed an emergency notice as the train accelerated from its fall, but he failed to identify himself to the controller. He activated the general alert on his radio and exited his cab to evacuate the passengers to the train’s rear.

The train collided with a delayed outbound train as its passengers evacuated, heeding warnings issued by the delayed train’s driver, André Tanguy, who valiantly remained in his cab at the time, repeatedly repeating a caution over the intercom until he was killed in the collision.

Santiago de Compostela Derailment (2013)

The Santiago de Compostela accident happened on July 24, 2013, when an Alvia high-speed train heading from Madrid to Ferrol in northwestern Spain overturned at high speed on a bend approximately 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) outside the Santiago de Compostela railway station. The preliminary number of hospital fatalities among the 178 injured had reached 79 by the following 28 July.

When the train neared a curve on the track, its data recorder revealed that it was moving at more than twice the statutory speed restriction of 80 kilometers per hour. A track-side camera captured the collision, which showed all thirteen train carriages derailing and four toppling. On July 28, 2013, Francisco José Garzón Amo, the train’s driver, was charged with 79 charges of killing by professional carelessness and an unspecified number of counts of inflicting harm by professional recklessness.

King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia paid a visit to injured survivors in Santiago de Compostela.

As a result, the Spanish government announced a countrywide examination of all railway lines, signaling, and train drivers’ route knowledge.

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Tragic Collision: Coromandel Express and Goods Train Crash in Odisha, Raising Concerns of Casualties

Train in crash Odisha: Witness the heart-wrenching collision between the Coromandel Express and a goods train in Odisha, resulting in casualties and raising critical safety questions. Explore the aftermath of the tragic incident, the ongoing rescue efforts, and the government’s response. Discover the impact on train services, the compensation announced, and the call for a thorough investigation.…

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The union representing 9,300 workers at Canada’s two biggest railways says public safety is at stake after contract negotiations ground to a halt this month, with a potential strike on the horizon.

Teamsters Canada president François Laporte said demands by Canadian National Railway Co. and Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. are “non-negotiable.”

“CN and CPKC aim to eliminate all safety-critical rest provisions from our collective agreements. These provisions are necessary to combat crew fatigue and ensure public safety,” he said in a press release on Monday.

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"Here's a short video from Latvia showing why you shouldn't treat railway lines as a playground."

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Blister Twins

Blister II “Kiki” facial expressions and personality based off of Kiki floke from delicious in dungeon.

Some more Kiki expressions with a Blister I “Kier” based off of kaka floke from dunmeshi.

Fun little facts/hc/trivia:

Kira “Kiki” and kier are based off of Kiki and kaka floke from dunmeshi. Kiki is more upbeat in a calm soothing way hardly raising her voice unless the time is right while kier is reserved and taciturn but he’s just as loyal as Kiki despite his complex over being the smallest out of all the ardesdale engines and not being mentioned at all during the books despite him and his sister having built the railway themselves.

Kiki is unintentionally comes off as being cryptic as she’s always seen smiling (except under certain circumstances) and rather soft-looking Very friendly and easy going

Kier is pretty stoic and quiet content with it as he gets easily flustered over being praised or any positive feedback and is secretly quite sensitive to rejection he’s the one who’s quite insecure

They both have unintentionally frightened the others with the uncanny ability to appear out of nowhere they can also speak at the same time or figure out what the other was thinking

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I'm not entirely sure what this PSA is supposed to be conveying but it is definitely ominous.

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Saturday Movie Night: Old Sam the Signalman (1982)

For over a hundred years, the point where road and rail intersected had been protected by the traditional hand-operated gates. This was fine for the lightly-used roads of the steam age, but by the 1960s, these gates were becoming rather unsuitable for the new, faster car-driven age. As such, they were gradually replaced by modern automatic lifting barriers. Obviously it was important that the public was made familiar with how these new crossings worked, and this short-but-sweet BTF offering was designed to get the message through to schoolchildren.

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Youth Killed in Train Accident Near Sonua Station

Bablu Gop fatally struck while crossing tracks after alighting from train Incident highlights dangers of trespassing on railway property, need for passenger safety awareness. JAMSHEDPUR – A young man lost his life after being hit by a train near Sonua station in the Chakradharpur railway division on Saturday. The deceased has been identified as Bablu Gop, a resident of Rajgaon in the Sonua police…

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गणतंत्र दिवस को लेरक अलर्ट मोड़ पर सिरसा पुलिस। 

सिरसा रेलवे स्टेशन पर सुरक्षा बढ़ाई गई। 

डॉग सिक्योर्ड की मदद से चलाया गया चेकिंग अभियान। 

जीआरपी और आरपीएफ पुलिस द्वारा चलाया गया चेकिंग अभियान। 

जीआरपी थाना प्रभारी रणबीर सिंह का दावा। 

26 जनवरी को लेकर रेलवे पुलिस द्वारा किए गए सुरक्षा के पुख्ता इंतजाम। 

संदिग्ध व्यक्तियों पर रखी जा रही है पैनी नजर। 

रेलवे स्टेशन पर आने जाने वाले यात्रियों के सामान की गहनता से की जा रही है चेकिंग। 

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Boost Your Railway Safety Skills with Safety Critical Communications Training

The railway industry is one of the most crucial sectors in Australia, connecting cities and communities while transporting millions of passengers and tonnes of freight each year. However, operating and maintaining a railway network involves complex procedures, tight schedules, and potential hazards. The safety of both workers and the public depends largely on effective communication, especially when it comes to handling situations that involve safety-critical information. This is where safety critical communications come in.

At TrainMe, we recognise the vital role that clear and precise communication plays in preventing accidents and ensuring the smooth operation of the railway network. Our Safety Critical Communications course offers professionals in the railway industry the opportunity to enhance their communication skills and significantly boost their safety knowledge.

In this blog, we’ll explore how safety critical communications training can benefit your career, improve safety standards, and help you effectively manage risks in the railway industry.

What Are Safety Critical Communications?

Safety critical communications railway refers to the exchange of vital information related to the safety of railway operations. This includes communication between train operators, signal controllers, maintenance workers, and other personnel involved in the railway network. The information being communicated could range from warnings about track hazards, changes to train schedules, emergency instructions, and other critical updates that impact safety.

In an industry where lives are at stake, miscommunication or delays in relaying critical information can have serious consequences. The goal of safety critical communications training is to ensure that all involved in the railway system are well-prepared to convey messages in a timely, clear, and accurate manner to prevent accidents and improve operational safety.

Why is Safety Critical Communications Essential for Railway Safety?

Prevents Misunderstandings and Accidents Railway operations require precise coordination. Misunderstandings between railway workers can lead to accidents such as derailments, collisions, and other hazardous situations. Safety critical communications eliminate the chance of ambiguity, ensuring that workers understand instructions and updates promptly. For example, if a train driver doesn’t receive clear communication from a signal operator regarding a track closure, the result could be catastrophic.

Improves Emergency Response In emergencies, effective communication is crucial to prevent further harm and to manage the situation efficiently. Safety critical communications training ensures that individuals can communicate clearly and follow emergency protocols, reducing the risk of escalation and ensuring a quick and coordinated response. This can save lives, reduce injuries, and prevent significant damage to infrastructure.

Ensures Compliance with Safety Standards Railway organisations must adhere to strict safety regulations set by industry bodies. Having a well-trained workforce that understands and follows safety critical communications procedures is a key part of meeting these standards. In fact, training in safety-critical communications is often required as part of industry certifications, including the TLIF0008 unit, which focuses on applying workplace procedures for the safe transport of goods.

Enhances Operational Efficiency Clear communication is not only essential for safety, but it also contributes to the smooth running of operations. With effective communication, railway workers can quickly adapt to changing circumstances, such as delays or unforeseen maintenance needs, ensuring minimal disruption to services and maintaining the safety of all involved.

What Will You Learn in TrainMe’s Safety Critical Communications Course?

TrainMe’s Safety Critical Communications course is designed to equip railway professionals with the knowledge and practical skills needed to communicate effectively in safety-critical situations. Here’s an overview of what you can expect to learn:

Communication Protocols and Procedures The course covers the standard protocols for effective communication within the railway environment. You’ll learn the appropriate language, terminology, and methods for conveying safety-critical information, ensuring that all messages are understood without confusion.

Radio Communication Techniques Railway operations rely heavily on radio communication, particularly in remote areas where verbal communication between teams is essential. You’ll be trained in how to effectively use radio communication to relay important messages and follow industry best practices to avoid any misunderstandings.

Emergency Response Communication In an emergency, you need to act fast, and communication becomes even more crucial. The course provides practical training on how to communicate during emergencies, such as derailments, medical incidents, or track hazards, ensuring that the right people are informed, and the right procedures are followed.

Understanding the TLIF0008 Unit The TLIF0008 – Apply Workplace Procedures for Safe Transport of Goods is a nationally recognised unit that forms part of the training. This unit ensures that workers understand and follow the correct procedures for handling goods safely, particularly in the context of railway operations, and how to communicate any safety concerns that may arise.

Hazard Identification and Risk Communication Identifying and addressing potential hazards is another crucial component of safety-critical communications. The course teaches how to spot risks in the environment, such as track faults or equipment malfunctions, and how to effectively communicate these risks to other workers to prevent accidents.

Who Should Take the Safety Critical Communications Course?

This course is essential for anyone working in the railway industry who is involved in safety-critical activities. This includes:

Train drivers and operators

Signal operators

Railway maintenance workers

Operations managers

Safety officers

Track supervisors

Any other professional involved in railway safety operations

Whether you are new to the industry or a seasoned professional, this course will help you improve your communication skills and ensure you are up-to-date with the latest safety standards.

Why Choose TrainMe for Safety Critical Communications Training?

At TrainMe, we are dedicated to providing high-quality, flexible training solutions for the railway industry. Here’s why you should choose us for your safety critical communications railway training:

Experienced Trainers Our trainers bring years of experience from the railway industry and are equipped with the knowledge to teach the most relevant and practical communication techniques for railway safety. They offer real-world insights and examples that will help you apply your learning in your daily work.

Nationally Recognised Qualifications Our courses are accredited and nationally recognised, so you can be confident that the training you receive meets the standards required by the Australian railway industry.

Flexible Learning Options We offer online courses that allow you to learn at your own pace, making it easier to fit training into your busy work schedule. With flexible options, you can complete your training when it’s most convenient for you.

Industry-Relevant Curriculum Our Safety Critical Communications course is specifically tailored to the needs of the railway industry. You’ll gain the practical skills and knowledge needed to handle safety-critical communications in real-world situations.

Conclusion

The importance of safety critical communications in the railway industry cannot be overstated. Clear and effective communication is a key factor in preventing accidents, improving operational efficiency, and ensuring the safety of both workers and passengers. By enrolling in TrainMe’s Safety Critical Communications course, you’ll boost your communication skills and stay compliant with industry standards, ultimately making a positive impact on your career and the safety of the railway network.

To learn more about our Safety Critical Communications course, visit TrainMe’s Safety Critical Communications Course and take the next step towards enhancing your railway safety skills.

Ready to get started? Sign up for training today and improve your communication skills to help ensure a safer, more efficient railway network for all.

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