e-Ridables
eRidables Technical Paper
Lithium-ion batteries are now part of everyday passenger travel, powering phones, laptops, power banks, e-scooters and e-bikes. But when larger batteries fail, particularly those used in e-ridables, they can behave very differently from traditional passenger belongings or conventional ignition sources.
Written by the Fire and Life Safety Sub-Group that examines the Fire & Life Safety implications of lithium-ion battery fires on passenger trains. Drawing on international research, recent transport incidents, and the emerging Australian context, the session will explore why e-ridable fires represent a step change in risk for rail operators, regulators, rolling stock designers, safety professionals, and emergency responders.
Click here to download the technical paper
Webinar – Safety risks of lithium-ion battery powered ridables on passenger trains
This webinar introduces the findings of the technical paper, discusses the emerging fire safety risks posed by eridables and whether current fire safety processes are adequate to manage lithium-ion battery fires on board passenger trains.
Viewing this recording will be beneficial for transport operators, safety and risk managers, fire engineers, emergency services, rolling stock manufacturers, and regulatory bodies seeking to understand an emerging hazard before it becomes a more frequent operational reality.