This comprehensive guide to railway safety offers an in-depth analysis of the causes and consequences of railway accidents, as well as practical advice on how to prevent them. Stretton, a renowned expert in the field, describes the various safety systems and devices that are used to protect passengers and employees, and provides a detailed overview of the legal and regulatory frameworks that govern railway safety. This book is essential reading for anyone involved in the railway industry or interested in the history of transportation. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.