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Abstract: This paper uses egress modelling to explore the impact that crew procedures have on evacuating two high-speed trains under different fire scenarios. The paper begins by analysing an evacuation drill performed by the Spanish Railroad Administration, RENFE Operadora. This analysis is used to obtain input data for the simulations. The second part of the paper analyses the effects of passenger pre-evacuation activities and train crew procedures (when the fire is detected and the train is still in motion). For each scenario, multiple simulations are performed to capture the stochastic variations in egress times. The results have important implications for rail safety and also show that there are qualitative and quantitative advantages for evacuating under conditions controlled by the train crew rather than using a self-rescue strategy, which allows us to make safety recommendations for managing emergencies.
Authorship: Capote J., Alvear D., Abreu O., Cuesta A.,
Fuente: Fire Safety Journal, 2012, 49, 35-46
Publisher: Elsevier Limited
Publication date: 01/04/2012
No. of pages: 12
Publication type: Article
DOI: 10.1016/j.firesaf.2011.12.008
ISSN: 0379-7112,1873-7226
Spanish project: P65/08 ; TRA2011-26738
Publication Url: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.firesaf.2011.12.008
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JORGE ARTURO CAPOTE ABREU
MANUEL DANIEL ALVEAR PORTILLA
ORLANDO VICTOR ABREU MENENDEZ
ARTURO CUESTA JIMENEZ
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