Directive 2007/59/EC of the European Parliament and of the CouncilShow full title

Directive 2007/59/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2007 on the certification of train drivers operating locomotives and trains on the railway system in the Community

7.OPERATING INCIDENTS AND ACCIDENTS, FIRES AND ACCIDENTS INVOLVING PERSONSU.K.

Drivers must:

  • be able to take steps to protect the train and summon assistance in the event of an accident involving persons on board the train,

  • be able to determine whether the train is transporting dangerous goods and identify them on the basis of train documents and wagon lists,

  • know the procedures relating to the evacuation of a train in case of emergency.