European Union Agency for Railways

Nora Balfe

Head of Human Factors

Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail

Biography

Dr. Nora Balfe is Head of Human Factors at Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail, where she leads a team in the application of human factors and development of a positive safety culture. She holds an MSc and PhD in human factors, and is a Registered Member of the UK Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors (CIEHF). Her 20 years of experience spans the rail, aviation, and road transport industries and she has held positions in industry, academia, consultancy and safety regulation.

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