A tram that has lost control poses an increased danger to all traffic in general and a threat to the life and health of passengers. There are different ways to stop a tram if you know the principle of its management and follow the instructions.
The principle of driving a tram is quite simple. Unlike other types of transport, the tram has no steering control, the directionality is determined by the movement on the rails.
The driver adjusts traction, braking and forward-reverse travel. Electrical switching devices are located in the cab. With this system, you can turn on and off electrical energy.
The tram can lose control due to brake failure. If the driver is in the cab, he can completely block the power supply to the electrical switchgear.
Another option to stop the tram is to use the disconnection of the entire central electricity supply network. This option is used if the tram became unmanageable due to the fact that the driver suddenly lost consciousness. The radio transmits a message to the dispatcher's console of the central power grids, the central switch of the entire line is temporarily turned off.
And the last option. To stop an uncontrolled tram, special iron pads are used, which are fixed to the rails in front of the movement. Due to this, forced braking occurs.
The sensational case, when the tram lost control, took place on the streets of Vladikavkaz. Early in the morning, the tram was moving along Kosta Khetagurov Avenue and suddenly began to move back. The doors are jammed. Dozens of passengers who were in the cabin at the time of the accident began to panic.
The police tried to stop the tram with their hands, but failed. The driver managed to throw the iron shoes, or the so-called "iron shoes", which were successfully fixed on the rails. Then the tram stopped.
Loss of tram control is rare. But the driver and dispatch services must be instructed in order to take the necessary measures in extreme situations and prevent possible victims.
