Thread: Overcrowding
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Unread 23-11-2016, 08:10   #5
Inniskeen
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It all depends on what is considered dangerous. I accept that the rolling stock is mechanically designed for crush load and more and broafly concur with IR mantra in that respect. When it comes to evacuation due to a fire or other incident, then obviously the issue becomes a little different and in that respect perhaps there should be standards. In the event of derailment certain types of injuries are more likely to occur depending on th load of the train. If a train is very full and travelling quickly (not very common on Irish Rail) crush injuries might be more prevalent as the mass of people behave like a fluid. If the train is relatively lightly loaded then passengers might be propelled from one end of the carriage to the other.
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