Concept selected: Broken axle on rolling stock in service¿

Definition

A break affecting the axle and creating a risk of accident (derailment or collision).

Source

Directive (EU) 2016/798 of the European Parlament and of the Council of 11 May 2016 on railway safetyMore information

Topic

• Transport and related activities

Statistical operations (links to the Inventory of Statistical Operations)

• 30221 - Rail Transport Statistics

Concepts associated

• Precursores de accidentes