Dohrmann Consulting are leaders in safety, ergonomics and human-centred assessment and design in the transport sector, including trains, trams, rail, road and aviation.

Our team works in –  

• All aspects of passenger safety.
• Rollingstock design – ergonomics, maintenance, safety (both existing and future products).
• Driver’s cabins – seating, control systems, access, and task loading.
• Passenger spaces – access, seating and DDA.
• Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI).
• Public transport customer ticketing systems.
• Control room design – new and existing.
• Disability access compliance – all areas.
• Incident investigations.
• Tailored training for operational and office staff.

Transport Industry Experience

We have a proven track record with government and private transport authorities, operators and contractors, including Department of Transport Victoria, Transport for NSW, Yarra Trams, Metro Trains, V/Line, Downer Group, Qantas, RAAF and AirServices Australia.

Projects we have delivered include:

Trams

• Safety and ergonomics review of Myki equipment in B2, C1, C2, D1 and D2-class trams.
• Studies on master controller forces, seat adjustment ranges and mirror heights in E-class trams.
• Assessment of drivers’ cabin seating in various trams including C1-class, E-class, and B2-class trams.
• Assessment of vehicle body roll and suspected track contribution.
• Ergonomics advice on new tram passenger information system implemented in A-Class trams.
• Clearances for passengers, step access, step lighting, passenger seating.
• Ergonomics assessment of electronic gong upgrade in A-class and Z3-class trams.
• Ergonomics and safety review of Enhanced Automatic Points (EAP) system and console of C1, C2, D1, D2 and W8-class trams.
• Lighting review on steps of B-class trams.

Trains

• Ergonomics review of proposed in-train Vlocity 4G mobile repeater system.
• Manual handling and ergonomics assessment of radio installations at various train stations
• Ergonomics assessment of Communications Control Unit (CCU) placement in Sprinter trains as part of requirement maintenance activities
• Assessment of Z3-class tram driver’s cabins and access.
• Disability Access compliance throughout railway stations.
• Ergonomics assessment of new generation VLocity train driver’s cabin.
• Ergonomics assessment of VLocity train driver’s cabin dash panel, control layout and drivers seat.
• Lighting assessment of V/Line Integrated Operations Centre in Melbourne.
• Workstation ergonomics assessments and workstation setup information sessions for office staff.

Aviation

• Optimisation of console arrangements for control tower air traffic controllers.
• Virtual ergonomics assessment of proposed civil and military air traffic control system.
• Improved pilot crew rest facilities for new ultra-long distance aircraft.
• Risk assessment of Qantas Boeing 737 carry-on luggage handling.
• Improved aircraft galley processes.

Ergonomics assessments of vehicles

• Ergonomics assessment of driver’s seat and cabin in prime movers, trucks, heavy and passenger vehicles.
• Ergonomics assessment of new fleet vehicles for train signals maintenance.
• Assessment of fleet cars for suitability to all staff.
• Assessment of optimal vehicle for handling items.