Interior and Transport Minister Florencio Randazzo has announced safety measures in the rail service involving new medical examination and psychological tests for engine drivers as well as the ban on hand-held cellphone use.
In a press conference at the government house, Randazzo exhibited a series of videos captured by the security cameras installed in the cabins showing drivers who fall asleep, read books and talking on mobile phones thus jeopardizing both their own and commuters’ lives.
In that sense, Randazzo explained the new exams will involve vision and BMI tests as well as drug, fatigue and anxiety screening. Extra training hours have been also announced while it will be mandatory for drivers to renew their driving license every year.
As for September 1, traffic supervisors will be appointed and new protocols to improve communications between drivers and control offices will be implemented Randazzo added.
Source: Buenos Aires Herald