Re: Loco cab safety

["Lineman" <grime@dcsi.net.au>]

Hi Bob
I found your comment on the NR very interesting.Are they that bad?and why.
Lineman Graeme
"Exnarc" <gwrly@netspace.net.au> wrote in message
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> In answer to your question, NO, Cab safety is a key issue with the union,
it
> is the responcibity of the RT&BU National Cab Committee, however the rail
> systems try to design locos and other cabs to a budget.
>
> Seat belts are not a serious option, we are not in a road type situation
> here, most of the accidents I've seen of late would have resulted in
> fatalities had the crews remained in their seats, in most cases if you've
> got the time its better to get out of your seat than remain there, train
on
> train accidents are thankfully very rare, but level crossing accidents are
> not and if you are going to hit something that could come through the
> windowscreen, its better to either hit the floor or in the case of a Spark
> Railcar or NR get out of the cab all together.
>
> Bob.
> PETer and susAN Cokley <petan@NOSPAMion.com.au> wrote in message
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> > Greetings folks,
> >
> > Do modern locos have crew protection devices like seat belts or similar?
> >
> > What is the policy of the crew's union about cab safety?
> >
> > Cheers
> > Peter
> >
> > Peter and/or Susan Cokley
> > Gold Coast, Australia
> > petan@ion.com.au
> > http://homepages.msn.com/PicnicPl/petan-oz
> >
> >
>
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