The Commission recommends that the National Rail Safety System Executive adopt or develop a New Zealand Fire Standard that incorporates, but is not limited to:
- minimising sources of fire ignition
- restricting fire propagation
- the use of fire-resistant materials
- the provision of appropriate firefighting equipment
- ventilation systems to protect crew and passengers from harmful smoke and gases
- the installation of fixed fire protection systems
- the ability to self-rescue or relocate the train in the event of a fire in a tunnel or similar hazardous location.
