Anthony Byrne

Principal Inspector, Head of Approvals & Authorisations

I am chartered Civil Engineer by profession latterly completing a master’s degree in human factors in 2020. I have 20+ years rail experience in the UK and Ireland. My current position involves leading and directing the Conformity Assessment and Authorisations Unit of the CRR with responsibility for the assessment of SMSs, Fixed Installations and Vehicle Authorisations.

User Worked Level Crossings: A human factors problem!
Level crossings pose a safety risk to the railway and to users, particularly if they misuse and ignore safety measures in place. Following an accident at a user worked level crossing the Irish NIB made a safety recommendation. This presentation explains what was done in response to this by a joint working group comprised of experts from the Infrastructure Manager, Government officials with responsibility for roads and the CRR as NSA Ireland.   

The Commission for Railway Regulation. The CRR is the National Safety Authority in Ireland charged with oversight of safety of heavy and light railway organisations operating in the State.