The objective of this Guideline is to provide the technical information in determining the contributing factors of a derailment for anyone undertaking a rail safety investigation into a derailment.
It also guides the reader on what evidence to collect and how to interpret it in determining the contributing factors of a derailment.
The derailment occurrence site can present those involved in the response, including an investigator, with safety hazards which must be identified and managed.
This Guideline also provides information on likely hazards that are exceptional to derailments.
It also guides the reader on what evidence to collect and how to interpret it in determining the contributing factors of a derailment.
