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Environmental Review Documents
Port Bienville Railroad Project: Combined FEIS and ROD Appendix A – Public Hearing/DEIS Distribution List
Keywords: Port Bienville Railroad Project; FEIS; ROD; Public Hearing
Reports to Congress
2013 FRA Report to Congress: Actions Taken to Implement Unmet Statutory Mandates
Keywords: unment statutory mandates; ntsb; inspector general
Abstract: 2013 FRA Report to Congress on Actions Taken to Implement Unmet Statutory Mandates and Address Open Recommendations by the NTSB and DOT's Inspector General Regarding Railroad...
Technical Reports
Trespass Prevention Research Study – West Palm Beach, FL
Keywords: Railroad trespass, trespass prevention, accident reduction, alternative safety measures, education and enforcement, highway-rail intersections, safety, video data, violation reduction
Abstract: Researchers implemented existing FRA and Transport Canada trespass prevention guidance citywide to demonstrate potential benefits and discuss lessons learned.
Technical Reports
Rail Crew Resource Management (CRM): The Business Case for CRM Training in the Railroad Industry
Keywords: Crew resource management, CRM, railroad safety, situational awareness, organizational culture, teams, teaming, crew, training methods
Abstract: Crew Resource Management (CRM) is a human factors training process that has been employed in the commercial aviation industry for over 25 years. During that time period, CRM has...
Other Reports
Safety Assurance and Compliance Program (SACP) : Year-2002 Accomplishments and Year-2003 Audit Plans
Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is the arm of the Federal Government charged with promoting and ensuring the safety of the Nation’s railroad industry. This is...