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1 Jan 1975

Other Reports

FRA Guide for Preparing Accidents/Incidents Reports

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Best Practices

Keywords: Accident Reports, Incident Reports, Guidelines

Abstract: Railroad should refer to this guide in preparing FRA accident/incident report forms. Further reference should be made to 49 C.F.R. 225. These instructions are intended solely as...

Office
RRS

1 Dec 1974

Other Reports

The Impact of the U.S. Energy Situation on High Speed Ground Transportation

Author
Willard E. Fraize

Subject Passenger Rail

Keywords: Energy Supply, Intercity Passenger Modes, Alternative Energy

Abstract:

U. S. energy supply issues for the next few decades are summarized with a view toward their impact on high speed ground transportation (HSGT) modes. As background, the energy...

Report Number
MTR-6808
Office
RRD

1 Jun 1974

Other Reports

Rail-Highway Grade-Crossing Accident For the Year Ended December 31, 1973

Author
Office of Safety

Subject Highway-Rail Grade Crossings

Keywords: Accident Reports, Incident Reports, Casualties

Abstract: This is the thirty-ninth annual statistical report on rail-highway grade crossing accidents based upon reports of rail carriers filed with the Federal Railroad Administration...

Office
RRS

1 Apr 1974

Other Reports

Railroad Engineer Requisite Knowledge and Skills - Preliminary Report

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Abstract: This is the first in a series of preliminary reports concerned with the identification of minimum knowledge and skill requirements for the safe performance of selected railroad...

1 Jan 1974

Other Reports

Cooperative Research Effort Among Railroads, Railroad Associations, Industry and Government

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Best Practices, Track/Train Interactions

Keywords: Conference Proceedings, Railroad Engineering Conference, Vehicle Design

Abstract:

This 11th Annual Railroad Engineering Conference, now sponsored by the Federal Railroad Administration, had as its purpose: To provide a forum for parties interested in the...

Report Number
FRA-ORD/D-75-73
Office
RRD