Abstract
DERACS (Derailment Accident Computer Simulation) is a computer program developed to simulate some of the consequences of train derailment accidents involving fires and accidental releases of dangerous commodities. The present paper shows the results of two sample simulations that were performed using the prototype DERACS program. Technical details of the DERACS program are presented in Reference [1]. Because of the limitations of the prototype version of DERACS the sample simulations only approximate the Mississauga rail accident of November 1979. The results presented have not been validated in any way and should not be considered as accurate representations of the Mississauga accident. They were generated for discussion purposes only so that future applications of the DERACS program could be illustrated, and areas within DERACS requiring further development could be identified.
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