Research in Progress: TCRP C-23 [RFP]: Assessing and Mitigating Electrical Fires on Transit Vehicles
The objective of this research is to develop guidance for assessing and mitigating electrical fires on transit vehicles. Transit vehicle fires have safety implications for passengers and employees as well as liability implications for manufacturers, suppliers, and operators. The majority of electrical/arcing fire events lead to a total burn out/loss of the vehicle or serious…