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Theoretical Issues in Ergonomics Science Volume 11, 2010 - Issue 1-2: Situation Awareness
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The role of situation awareness for understanding signalling and control in rail operations

David Golightly Centre for Rail Human Factors, Human Factors Research Group, Faculty of Engineering, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UKCorrespondence[email protected]
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John R. Wilson Centre for Rail Human Factors, Human Factors Research Group, Faculty of Engineering, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
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Emma Lowe Ergonomics National Specialist Team, Network Rail, Melton Street, London, UK
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Sarah Sharples Centre for Rail Human Factors, Human Factors Research Group, Faculty of Engineering, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
Pages 84-98 | Received 05 Dec 2008, Accepted 06 Mar 2009, Published online: 18 Sep 2009

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