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2 Mar 2016

Other Reports

Section 610 Periodic Review of Railroad Accidents/Incidents: Reports Classification and Investigations (49 CFR Part 225)

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Accident Investigations, Best Practices

Keywords: economic impact

Abstract: The purpose of this document is to provide information and further details on the determination of the economic impact on small entities of 49 CFR Part 225, Railroad Accidents/...

Office
RRS

23 May 2011

Other Reports

FRA Guide for Preparing Accident/Incident Reports

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Best Practices

Keywords: Accident Reports, Incident Reports, Guidelines

Abstract: [From the Introduction] A railroad is required by Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations at Title 49, Part 225 of the Code of Federal Regulations to use the current FRA...

Office
RRS

7 Dec 2007

Other Reports

FRA Approach to Managing Gap Safety

Author
Office of Safety

Subject Best Practices, Safety Culture

Keywords: Passenger Rail Station Gap Management Guide

Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is responsible for promoting the safety of the Nation’s passenger and freight railroads. To address this responsibility, FRA develops...

Office
RRS

1 Oct 2007

Other Reports

Collision Hazard Analysis Guide, Commuter and Intercity Passenger Rail Service

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Accident Reduction, Best Practices, Risk Assessment

Keywords: mitigation strategies

Abstract:

The FRA develops programs that identify, monitor, and address safety issues on passenger and freight railroads. Over the past ten years, there have been a number of collisions...

11 Aug 2006

Other Reports

ECP Brake System for Freight Services

Author
DOT, FRA, Booz/Allen/Hamilton

Subject Braking Systems, Motive Power and Equipment

Keywords: Electronically Controlled Pneumatic (ECP) Brakes

Office
RRS