Integrating data for SPAD management
Peter Hughes
University of Huddersfield
Peter Hughes has worked in railway safety for 25 years. During this time he has worked on railways in Britain, Australia, India and Malaysia. His work has included: performing technical safety analysis and developing safety cases, developing risk models and safety management systems, conducting accident investigations and providing expert witness advice.He now works for Huddersfield University where he lectures on the Railway Safety MSc course, as well as researching data-intensive safety analysis as part of the University’s Big Data Risk Analysis research programme.
Abstract
A stop signal passed without authority (aka SPAD) is one of the most serious type of incidents in railways since they are a potential cause of derailment or collision. SPADs are complex incidents that have been usually... [ view full abstract ]
Authors
- Miguel Figueres-Esteban (University of Huddersfield)
- Peter Hughes (University of Huddersfield)
- Rawia El Rashidy (University of Huddersfield)
- Coen Van Gulijk (University of Huddersfield)
Topic Area
Signals and signage; SPADs
Session
S-1 » SPADs (15:25 - Monday, 6th November, Smile 1)
