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Improving disabled access in transport infrastructure

Major infrastructure projects in Europe are increasingly integrating the requirements…

31 August 2012 | By Fathi Tarada, Tunnel Safety Expert, Managing Director of Mosen Ltd and Intelligent Transport Editorial Board Member

Major infrastructure projects in Europe are increasingly integrating the requirements of persons with reduced mobility into the early stages of their design. For example, significant investment is earmarked for step-free access for a number of major surface stations within the Crossrail West scheme on the outskirts of London. New lifts…

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Fires in tunnels – can the risks be designed out?

The lorry fire that broke out on 26th July 2011…

18 August 2011 | By Dr. Fathi Tarada, Co-Chairman, World Road Association Working Group on ‘Air Quality, Fire and Ventilation’, Managing Director, Mosen Ltd and Intelligent Transport Editorial Board Member

The lorry fire that broke out on 26th July 2011 in the Brynglas Tunnel in South Wales caused severe traffic disruption for four days, and this has underscored the potential damage associated with tunnel fires. Could better design reduce the risks? The World Road Association (PIARC) will shortly be publishing…