Pocket wagon ban extends to all of Denmark

The Danish Accident Investigation Board (AIB) extended the ban on pocket wagons after the investigation of the safety incident on the Great Belt Bridge on the 13th of January. The new general ban will last for fourteen days at least, and applies to the entire country of Denmark. The initial ban applied only to the bridge where the incident took place, with 27 January as a deadline. AIB also issued a safety alert to other European safety organisations concerning the specific type of kingpin lock. The rail freight transport sector expects a negative impact on business, especially related to intermodal services. Companies like Hupac have already looked for alternative routes.

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Author: Nikos Papatolios

Nikos Papatolios is editor of RailFreight.com, the online magazine for rail freight professionals.

4 comments op “Pocket wagon ban extends to all of Denmark”

Jakub Vambera|28.01.21|10:59

Model waggon on picture in not pocket waggon for semi-trailers. On the picture is a british pocket waggon for conteiners for small british loading gauge. Pocket waggon for semi-trailers is Sdgnns
Sdggmrs(s).

Jurijs Rendenieks|29.01.21|11:28

Nevertheless it seems, that we have to do with human factor – since locks on fifth wheel are checked by personal. Therefore it is needed to move towards digitalization. In other words – simply put several sensors to fifth wheel locks. Another topic is the strenght of the side winds. There are huge changes in weather conditions all over the world and rail industry needs to review and implement additional tests or recheck the current amount or conditions of tests for rail vehicles.

Jurijs Rendenieks|29.01.21|11:31

Nevertheless, it seems, that we have to do with human factor – since locks on fifth wheel are checked by personal. Therefore, it is needed to move towards digitalization – simply put several sensors to fifth wheel locks. Another topic is the strength of the side winds. There are huge changes in weather conditions all over the world and rail industry needs to review and possibly implement additional tests or recheck the current amount or conditions of tests for rail vehicles.

Trainspot / K-report|29.01.21|11:45

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Pocket wagon ban extends to all of Denmark

The Danish Accident Investigation Board (AIB) extended the ban on pocket wagons after the investigation of the safety incident on the Great Belt Bridge on the 13th of January. The new general ban will last for fourteen days at least, and applies to the entire country of Denmark. The initial ban applied only to the bridge where the incident took place, with 27 January as a deadline. AIB also issued a safety alert to other European safety organisations concerning the specific type of kingpin lock. The rail freight transport sector expects a negative impact on business, especially related to intermodal services. Companies like Hupac have already looked for alternative routes.

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Author: Nikos Papatolios

Nikos Papatolios is the Editorial Coordinator of RailFreight.com, the online magazine for rail freight professionals.

4 comments op “Pocket wagon ban extends to all of Denmark”

Jakub Vambera|28.01.21|10:59

Model waggon on picture in not pocket waggon for semi-trailers. On the picture is a british pocket waggon for conteiners for small british loading gauge. Pocket waggon for semi-trailers is Sdgnns
Sdggmrs(s).

Jurijs Rendenieks|29.01.21|11:28

Nevertheless it seems, that we have to do with human factor – since locks on fifth wheel are checked by personal. Therefore it is needed to move towards digitalization. In other words – simply put several sensors to fifth wheel locks. Another topic is the strenght of the side winds. There are huge changes in weather conditions all over the world and rail industry needs to review and implement additional tests or recheck the current amount or conditions of tests for rail vehicles.

Jurijs Rendenieks|29.01.21|11:31

Nevertheless, it seems, that we have to do with human factor – since locks on fifth wheel are checked by personal. Therefore, it is needed to move towards digitalization – simply put several sensors to fifth wheel locks. Another topic is the strength of the side winds. There are huge changes in weather conditions all over the world and rail industry needs to review and possibly implement additional tests or recheck the current amount or conditions of tests for rail vehicles.

Trainspot / K-report|29.01.21|11:45

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