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25 Feb 1998

Other Reports

Union Pacific Railroad Safety Assurance and Compliance Program Report - Executive Summary

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Keywords: Union Pacific Railroad, Safety, assurance audit

Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has established an ultimate goal of “zero tolerance” for railroad accidents, injuries, and fatalities. In the summer of 1997, FRA became...

Office
RRS

15 Dec 1997

Other Reports

An Examination of the Costs and Business Benefits of Positive Train Control

Author
Parsons Brinckerhoff Quade & Douglas, Inc.

Subject Positive Train Control

Keywords: PTC, Cost/Benefit Analysis, Locomotive Diagnostics

Abstract: The purpose of this study is to provide a preliminary estimate of the business benefits of Positive Train Control (PTC) - a system designed to prevent train collisions and provide...

Office
RRD

25 Sep 1997

Other Reports

Passenger Rail Corridor Risk Assessment

Author
Arthur D. Little, Inc.

Subject Passenger Rail

Keywords: Passenger Safety, Risk Assessment Methodologies, Rail Safety

Abstract: [From the Introduction] This presentation discusses the applications of and methodologies for performing risk assessments for passenger rail corridors: introduction to risk...

Office
RRD

1 Sep 1997

Other Reports

Railroad Cost Considerations and the Benefits/Costs of Mergers

Author
John D. Bitzan

Subject Evaluation

Keywords: Oversight Policies, Economic Analysis, Cost/Benefit Analysis

Abstract: This study examines the cost conditions present in the Class I railroad industry. Recent mergers and merger proposals have brought forth questions regarding the desirability of...

Report Number
97-80
Office
RRD

1 Aug 1997

Other Reports

Trespasser Bulletin No. 5: Calendar Year 1996

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Accident Investigations

Keywords: Accident Reports, Incident Reports, Casualties

Abstract: [From the Introduction] Trespassers represent the second largest category of deaths associated with the operation of railroads and are only slightly surpassed by deaths that occur...

Office
RRS