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1 May 2003

Other Reports

FRA Guide for Preparing Accident/Incident Reports - 2003

Author
Office of Safety

Subject Accident Investigations, Best Practices

Keywords: Accident Reports, Incident Reports, Guidelines

Abstract: A railroad is required by Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations at Title 49, Part 225 of the Code of Federal Regulations to use the current FRA Guide for Preparing...

Office
RRS-22

1 Apr 2003

Technical Reports

Tread Metal Buildup on Railway Wheels - Dynamometer Simulation

Author
Joseph Kristan, Dan Stone

Subject Evaluation

Keywords: Tread Metal Buildup, Dynamometer, Railroad Wheel

Abstract: Recent dynamometer tests on a composition metal shoe with a high metal powder content developed tread metal pick up during testing at TTC. Additionally, the brake shoes and wheels...

Office
RRD

1 Apr 2003

Technical Reports

Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) Hardware and Software for Train Control Applications: System Safety Considerations

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Keywords: commercial off-the-shelf (COTS); operating system; positive train control; modified off-the-shelf (MOTS)

Abstract: The objective of this study was to assess the feasibility of using commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) processor-based systems for safety-related railroad applications. From the...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-03/14
Office
RDI-20

1 Apr 2003

Technical Reports

Catalog of "Common Use" Rail Corridors

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Track, Tracks & Structures, Track/Train Interactions

Keywords: Heavy axle load, stiffness,

Abstract: This report is a catalog of 'common use' rail corridors. These are defined as corridors where non-Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)-compliant light rail or rail rapid transit...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-03/16
Office
RRD

1 Apr 2003

Other Reports

Safety Assurance and Compliance Program (SACP) : Year-2002 Accomplishments and Year-2003 Audit Plans

Author
Federal Railroad Administration - Office of Safety

Subject Enforcement, Program Evaluation

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...

Office
RRS