Shaping the future of rail safety and efficiency
Join us for the inaugural meeting of the rail sector human factors steering group, a pivotal initiative aimed at revolutionising the rail industry through the power of human factors expertise.
About this meeting
This new steering group, led by Chartered member Kimberley Harding, has a dual mission:
- Drive an increase 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
Future plans
An in-person strategy workshop to be held at the University of Birmingham Centre for Railway Research and Education (BCRRE) is scheduled later this year for those eager to deepen their involvement.
Don't miss this opportunity to be at the forefront of transforming rail safety and efficiency through human factors expertise!
Related events
Free