Research Studies

As part of the Railway Safety Act (RSA) Review process, the Advisory Panel has commissioned independent study and analysis of key subjects. Subjects for study were determined by the Advisory Panel’s Terms of Reference, and are designed to complement the Public Consultation process. Summaries of the reports will be published on the website in the fall of 2007.

Topics being studied include the following:

• Adequacy of the Legislative and Regulatory Framework
     Research consultant: Ms. Deana Silverstone
• Safety Management Systems
     Research consultant: SMS Aviation Inc.

• Performance Measurement in Railway Safety
     Research consultant: QGI Consulting Ltd.
• Governance of Rail Safety in Canada
     Research consultant: Sussex Circle Inc.
• Canadian Environmental Policy Related to Railway Safety
     Research consultant: Benoit and Associates

• Defining the Problem: The State of Rail Safety in Canada
     Research consultant: CPCS Transcom Ltd.
• Causes, Prevention and Mitigation of Accidents due to track failure, infrastructure, and equipment failures
     Research consultant: TranSys Research Ltd.
• Causes, Prevention and Mitigation of Accidents due to Human Factors, Rail Crossings, and Trespass
     Research consultants: Adaptive Safety Concepts
                                       Maury Hill and Associates
• Impact of Technology on Safety
     Research consultant: Research and Traffic Group
• Canada-U.S. Harmonization Issues
     Research consultant: RRF Human Development Consultants Inc.

• Case Study: Development of Work-Rest Rules
     Research consultant: Sussex Circle Inc.

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