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Level crossings currently present the largest risk of a multi-fatality incident on the railways. Our work for HMRI has identified key human factors issues for reference by Inspectors, to help ensure risks are better understood and controlled.
Over a third of all accidents involving a train are at a level crossing. According to the ORR, 95% of the train accident risk arises from incorrect use of crossings by road vehicle drivers, such as attempting to ‘beat the barriers’ or run red lights. The key to reducing this risk is gaining greater understanding of the factors which influence risk taking behaviour for drivers, motorcyclists, pedestrians and cyclists.
Our expertise includes:
• User behaviour research
• Human error analysis
• Expert appraisal
• Signage legibility and comprehension testing
• Usability evaluation
• Focus groups, interviews and workshops
To find out more about our work for HMRI, please download this one-page summary:
People-centred design for level crossings
e-mail: ergonomics@davis-associates.co.uk
telephone: +44 (0)1707 663 665