TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2008//
TI  - The sleep and performance of train drivers during an extended freight-haul operation
JO  - Applied ergonomics
A1  - Darwent, David
A1  - Lamond, Nicole
A1  - Dawson, Drew
SP  - 614
EP  - 622
VL  - 39
IS  - 5
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 0003-6870
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apergo.2008.02.012
ID  - ref1
ER  -