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Magnetic fields on British trains

P Chadwick1, F Lowes

  • 1National Radiological Protection Board, Chilton, Didcot, Oxon, U.K.

The Annals of Occupational Hygiene
|September 8, 1998
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Magnetic field exposure on UK trains exceeds typical background levels. Measurements indicate potential health concerns, but lack frequency data to verify compliance with safety standards.

Area of Science:

  • Electromagnetism and Public Health
  • Transportation Safety

Background:

  • Train and tram travel exposes individuals to elevated static and alternating magnetic fields compared to homes and workplaces.
  • Quantifying these magnetic field exposures is crucial for epidemiological studies and ensuring adherence to safety guidelines.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To document the types of electric trains and trams operating in the UK.
  • To measure and report static and alternating magnetic flux density levels experienced by passengers.
  • To provide indicative data on magnetic field exposure magnitudes on British trains.

Main Methods:

  • Data collection involved measurements of static and alternating magnetic flux density on various UK electric train and tram systems.
  • Information was also sourced from train operators regarding system types and operational characteristics.

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Main Results:

  • Measurements revealed that magnetic field levels on trains are generally higher than typical background levels.
  • The collected data provide an indication of the typical magnetic field strengths encountered.
  • Crucially, frequency information was not recorded, limiting the ability to assess compliance with exposure standards.

Conclusions:

  • The study quantifies magnetic field exposure on UK trains, highlighting levels above general background.
  • While indicative of exposure magnitudes, the lack of frequency data prevents definitive conclusions on compliance with established safety standards.