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1 Feb 2006

Technical Bulletins

Accident Investigation Guidelines

Author
Office of Safety

Subject Accident Investigations

Abstract: General Compliance Manual Part IV, Chapter 9 These guidelines explain the categories of accidents and incidents FRA investigates, and provide general guidance on the forms or...

Discipline
General

16 Aug 2005

Technical Bulletins

Application of the Federal hours of service laws relating to specific Yardmaster duties.

Author
Edward WA. Pritchard

Subject Operating Practices

Abstract: This technical bulletin is also Operating Practices Agency Interpretation OPAI-05-01 which is being distributed to our rail industry customers through the Association of American...

Bulletin Number
OP-05-01
Discipline
Operating Practices

6 Jun 2005

Technical Bulletins

Application and Enforcement Guidance Related to Interpretation of Movable Bridge Interlocking of Signal Appliances with Bridge Devices

Author
Office of Railroad Safety

Subject Signal and Train Control

Bulletin Number
S-05-01
Discipline
Signal and Train Control

13 Apr 2005

Historical Documents

PROPOSED-NOT ENACTED: Passenger Rail Investment Reform Act of 2005

Subject Amtrak

Keywords: PROPOSED-NOT ENACTED: Passenger Rail Investment Reform Act of 2005

21 Mar 2005

Technical Bulletins

Guidelines for Preparing New MP&E Violation Report FRA F-6180.109

Author
Office of Railroad Safety

Subject Motive Power and Equipment

Keywords: RISPC ; FRA Form F 6180.109; violation report

Bulletin Number
MP&E 05-01
Discipline
Motive Power and Equipment