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1 Jan 1999

Other Reports

Suggestions for Effective Railroad Tank Car Loading/Unloading Training Programs: Instructional Methods

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Hazardous Materials

Keywords: Non-Accident Release, Employee Training, Safety Measures

Abstract: Non-accident release (NAR) of hazardous materials from railroad tank cars is a source of concern for chemical manufacturers, railroads and the Federal Railroad Administration. An...

Office
RRD

1 Dec 1998

Other Reports

High-Speed Ground Transportation Noise and Vibration Impact Assessment

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject High-Speed Passenger Rail

Keywords: Intercity Corridors, Maglev, Rail Technology, National Environmental Policy Act, HGST

Abstract: This manual provides procedures for the assessment of potential noise and vibration impacts resulting from proposed high-speed ground transportation (HSGT) projects, including...

Office
RRD

1 Oct 1998

Other Reports

Train Dispatcher Training: Preparing for the 21st Century

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Railroad Employees

Keywords: Training Practices, Human Factors, Program Evaluation

Abstract: This document is a transcription of a one-day workshop on training objectives and techniques to meet the challenges of 21st century train dispatching. The workshop was held on...

Office
RRD

1 Sep 1998

Other Reports

Railroad Safety Statistics Annual Report 1997

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Safety Performance Measures, Accident Reduction

Keywords: Rail Safety, Rail-related Accidents, Trend Lines, Safety Performance, Annual Report

Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration's Railroad Safety Statistics - Annual Report is intended as a resource for the FRA's safety partners and other entities who play a primary role...

Office
RRS

1 Sep 1998

Other Reports

Safety Culture Review Final Report

Author
Evans Planning Group

Subject Best Practices

Abstract: In the current environment of downsizing, mergers, acquisitions, and consolidations within the Class I freight railroad industry, the Federal Railroad Administration was...

Office
RRS