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31 Aug 1990

Other Reports

An Evaluation of Hazmat Double Stack COFC Configurations

Author
George Kachadourian

Subject Freight Operations, Hazardous Materials

Keywords: Container on Flatcar, Stability, Rock-and-Roll, Slack Action, Impacts

Abstract: [From the Introduction] The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is responsible for ensuring the safe transport of hazardous material by rail. The Office of Safety requested the...

Office
RDI-22

1 Jul 1990

Other Reports

National Train Dispatcher Safety Assessment 1987-1988

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Safety Performance Measures

Keywords: Training, Operational Tests, Inspections

Abstract: [From the Introduction] In 1971, FRA commissioned the Transportation Systems Center (TSC) to analyze the responsibilities of the railroad train dispatcher. The report of this...

Office
RRS

1 Jun 1990

Other Reports

Certain Fatalities Investigated by the Federal Railroad Administration Second Quarter 1988

Author
Office of Safety

Subject Accident Investigations

Abstract: This report represents the Federal Railroad Administration's findings in its investigation of seven railroad employee fatalities suffered during the second quarter of 1988. Not...

Office
RRS

1 Jun 1990

Other Reports

Accident/Incident Bulletin No. 158: Calendar Year 1989

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Accident Investigations

Keywords: Accident Reports, Incident Reports, Casualties

Abstract:

[From the Introduction] Railroads are required to file monthly accident/incident reports with the Federal Railroad Administration's (FRA) Office of Safety in accordance with 49...

Office
RRS

1 Jun 1990

Other Reports

Double-Stack Study Presentation to Association of American Railroads

Author
Manalytics, Inc.

Subject Freight Operations

Keywords: Railroad Technology, Network, Double-Stack Service, Truck Comparison

Abstract: The study answers six major questions: Where is double-stack service now?; Where can domestic double-stack service compete with trucks?; What could a truck-competitive double-...

Office
RRD