Evaluation of rail technology: a practical human factors guide (1st)

Rapid advancements in train control and in-cab technologies provide significant opportunities for rail operators to improve efficiency and enhance operations.

New technologies often provide elegant new solutions to problems or provide new capabilities for the operator.

However, new technologies may also represent a significant form of risk to both driver safety and network performance.

This book discusses the issues surrounding rail technology and introduces a 'toolkit' of human factors evaluation methods.