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Policy and Guidance
Prescription (Rx) and Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medication Training and Policy Toolkit
Keywords: RX OTC Toolkit
Abstract: “NEW* Prescription (Rx) and Over-the-Counter (OTC) medication Training and Policy Toolkit
Research Results
Short Line Safety Institute: Testing the Fidelity of Its Robust Model
Keywords: freight railroads, regional railroads, short line railroads, safety culture assessment, safety culture measurement, state of rail industry
Abstract: The Short Line Safety Institute (SLSI) is dedicated to the continuous improvement of safety and safety culture across all short line and regional railroads in the United States...
Research Results
Ventilation Design and Procedures for Passenger Rail
Keywords: The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) sponsored research by the John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (Volpe Center) to study the principles of fire growth and smoke management, as well as the current state of standards and regulation i
Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) sponsored research by the John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (Volpe Center) to study the principles of fire growth...
Research Results
Tests to Create Broken Rims in Railroad Wheels
Keywords: Wheel, broken rim, vertical split rim
Abstract: The FRA Office of Research, Development, and Technology and the Association of American Railroads (AAR) support research conducted by Transportation Technology Center, Inc. (...
Research Results
Summary of Charpy and Dynamic Tear Testing of Bolster Samples
Keywords: Charpy, dynamic tear, bolster, side frame, brittle failure
Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) collaborates with the Association of American Railroads’ (AAR) Coupling System and Truck Castings Committee and Transportation...