@article{ref1,
title="The sleep and performance of train drivers during an extended freight-haul operation",
journal="Applied ergonomics",
year="2008",
author="Darwent, David and Lamond, Nicole and Dawson, Drew",
volume="39",
number="5",
pages="614-622",
abstract="The sleep and performance of train drivers was monitored across a 106-h rail operation between the Australian cities of Adelaide and Perth. The drivers worked alternating 8-h shift rotations across the operation and rested in specially equipped, crew-van carriages during non-work periods. The crew-van rest opportunities were associated with shorter bedtime spans, less total sleep time, and poorer sleep efficiency than sleeps initiated at home. The duration of crew-van sleeps was primarily dependent on the time of day at which the rest opportunities occurred. Overall, drivers incurred a significant cumulative sleep loss across the duration of the operation. Despite the deficit, drivers were able to sustain vigilance performance across the operation.  <p></p>  <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0003-6870",
doi="10.1016/j.apergo.2008.02.012",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apergo.2008.02.012"
}