Transcript Document

33rd APEC Transportation Working Group
Tokyo, Japan
October 10-14 2010
Title: Rail Safety Survey
Presenter’s Name: DAISY P. JACOBO
Economy:
Philippines
33rd APEC Transportation Working Group,
Tokyo, Japan, October 10-14 2010
Introduction: The Rationale
Inclusion of rail safety in the LEG work program, in
accordance with the directive in the Joint Ministerial
Statement at TMMG
Recent news reports indicate increasing number of
railroad accidents resulting in large number of deaths and
tremendous property damage.
Scanty data available to understand rail safety related
issues and the connection between motorization and rail
safety, together with the contributory factors that global
experience show can lead to the deterioration of rail safety.
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33rd APEC Transportation Working Group,
Tokyo, Japan, October 10-14 2010
Aim of the Survey
- identify strategies employed by
economies in addressing rail safety
issues; and
- determine how rail safety may
be brought into the fold of the LEG
work program
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33rd APEC Transportation Working Group,
Tokyo, Japan, October 10-14 2010
Results of the Survey
- 8 economies responded to the questionnaire on
rail safety
- 6 named a government organization responsible
for developing rail safety policies/strategies in their
respective economies and
- all respondent economies identified the
organization mainly responsible for rail safety policy,
rail safety regulation and accident investigation
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Tokyo, Japan, October 10-14 2010
Results of the Survey
- 5 economies have national rail safety policy
that can be accessed while six have national
rail safety strategy or action plan
- All respondent economies have national
level crossing policy/strategy except for one
because the latter’s rail network does not have
level crossings
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- 6 economies have rail
safety performance standards
or targets; seven carry out
performance monitoring,
reporting or bench marking
arrangements for rail safety
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Tokyo, Japan, October 10-14 2010
Rail Safety Issues and Concerns
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No common standard to implement
Amendment of railway law
Government reorganization
Passenger trains colliding
with motor vehicles
- Operation of longer,
heavier transport
- Data recorders
- Safety management systems
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Rail Safety Issues and Concerns
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Reduction of passenger deaths
Reduction of operations accidents
Development of nationally consistent
approach to rail safety regulation
Level crossing safety
Trespasser accidents
Derailments
Old infrastructure and rolling stock
spare parts rendered obsolete
Lack of safety awareness of road users
and community
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Tokyo, Japan, October 10-14 2010
Major rail safety initiatives and developments
undertaken by respondent economies include
- Amendment to Railway Law to include
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accident/incident monitoring system
Identification of lead agency to supervise
railway operation
Recruitment and retention of qualified
personnel
Mandatory reporting of railway incident
Expansion of accident investigation
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33rd APEC Transportation Working Group,
Tokyo, Japan, October 10-14 2010
Major rail safety initiatives and developments
undertaken by respondent economies include
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Establishment of function of the national
rail safety regulation and investigation
Development of nationally consistent
approach to rail safety regulation
Upgrading of level rail crossing program
Reviewing of private crossings and
closing of tracks
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33rd APEC Transportation Working Group,
Tokyo, Japan, October 10-14 2010
Major rail safety initiatives and developments
undertaken by respondent economies include
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Periodic testing of infrastructure
and rolling stocks
Human resource development
Rail safety audit
Rehabilitation of infrastructure and
rolling stock by phase
Law enforcement and safety education
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Tokyo, Japan, October 10-14 2010
Other rail safety related matters identified
by the economies include
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Lack of comprehensive rail safety
information in the economy
Introduction of amendment to the
Railway Safety Act
Establishment of Special Commission
arising from death of rail employees
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Tokyo, Japan, October 10-14 2010
Other rail safety related matters identified
by the economies include
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Licensing of rail operators and
access providers
Financial constraint for construction of
overhead pedestrian facilities to reduce
level crossing risks
Rapid increase in number of motor vehicles
Vandalism of level crossing safety
protection
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Thank You
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