01361750

Monograph

http://www.trb.org/Publications/Blurbs/166401.aspx

This circular presents the results of the Conference on Teamwork in U.S. Railroad Operations, which was held at the National Academies' Beckman Conference Center in Irvine, California, on April 23-24, 2009. The conference explored the subject of how modern teaming strategies might assist in improving operational safety in the often dangerous environment of the U.S. railroad system. The goals were to better understand the challenges involved in improving teamwork, to look at various models that could help promote teamwork, and to examine new approaches that may be utilized. Three internationally recognized experts in the area of teamwork and industry and government stakeholders came together to discuss the issues surrounding teamwork and to discuss areas for improving safety in railroad operations. This circular provides details of the information presented and the discussions among the participants. Susan A. Ferguson, Ferguson International LLC, prepared the overview and summary of the conference as well as a detailed summary of breakout group discussions, and compiled this report. Three background papers are included. Appendices contain the conference agenda, conference participants, and guest speaker powerpoint presentations.

English

136p

2011-12

Transportation Research Circular

Teamwork in U.S. Railroad Operations

Digital/other

Appendices (3) ; Figures (4) ; References; Tables (5)

Conferences; Cooperation; Railroad safety; Railroad vehicle operations; Train crews

Operations and Traffic Management; Railroads; Safety and Human Factors; I70: Traffic and Transport; I83: Accidents and the Human Factor

TRIS, TRB

Jan 31 2012 2:58PM

• Enhancing Communication to Improve Team Performance with Applications to Train Crews
• Leadership’s Role in Team Performance: Implications for Safety Culture
• Promoting Teamwork When Lives Depend on It: What Matters in the Railroad Industry?