A Benchmarking of the Integrated Train Driver Performance Model

Abstract

Human factors / ergonomics (HFE) focuses on the interaction of human with the environment. The traditionally concept of HFE has always focused on the interrelationship between three main elements of human-machine-environment. Therefore, significant to this research was that an integrated Malaysian train driver performance model has been successfully developed for identifying the significant factors that influence train driver performance, highlighting the interaction between human factors, human activities and its context. There are a number of models and frameworks in existence, designed to fulfil the various contexts of particular research. This newly developed model was compared with past models from the previous researches. Through this benchmarking approach, this study has looked at the significant factors in holistic and comprehensive perspective without ignoring other potential domains of factors. In conclusion, the previous referred models mostly from the UK and Australia addressed similar arising issues of their train drivers. Fatigue, driving activity and sleepiness were among factors mostly investigated. Yet, the characteristics of the performance were similar between Malaysia, UK and Australia. However, this integrated model provides better and more complete model evaluating human performance.