Most appropriate coupling for freight trains
Southall Inquiry · Southall Rail Accident Inquiry Report — Professor John Uff · Issued 24 February 2000
Government responseNot tracked (historical inquiry)
DeliveryNo statement from the addressee found
Recommendation, verbatim from the inquiry
●Inquiry recommendation, 17.11
Consideration should be given to the most appropriate form of coupling for freight trains, to minimise damage in the event of collision, including a risk assessment (para 11.15).
Southall Inquiry, Southall Rail Accident Inquiry Report — Professor John Uff · 24 Feb 2000 Source PDF, page 219 →
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