Shaping the future of rail safety and efficiency
Join us for the inaugural meeting of the human factors in rail group, a pivotal initiative aimed at revolutionising the rail industry through the power of human factors expertise.
About this meeting
This new group, led by Chartered member Kimberley Harding, has a dual mission:
- Drive an increase in the number of human factors professionals in the rail sector
- Stimulate demand for human factors practitioners from within the rail industry
Why human factors in rail matters
- Human factors contributes to approximately 7% of the total risk from collisions between trains and road vehicles at level crossings.
- Implementing human factors principles can reduce accidents, improve efficiency, and enhance on-time performance in rail operations.
- The rail industry faces a critical shortage, needing 7,000 to 12,000 additional workers annually for the next 5-10 years.
Session highlights
- Participate in an interactive discussion to shape the future of human factors in rail
- Discover opportunities to contribute to this field
Don't miss this opportunity to be at the forefront of transforming rail safety and efficiency through human factors expertise!
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