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22 Feb 1996

Emergency Orders

Commuter and Intercity Passenger Railroads, Including Public Authorities Providing Passenger Service, and Affected Freight Railroads; Emergency Order Requiring Enhanced Operating Rules and Plans for Ensuring the Safety of Passengers Occupying the Leading

Subject Passenger Rail

Emergency Order Number
Emergency Order 20, Notice No. 1

21 Feb 1996

Emergency Orders

Letter from FRA Administrator Jolene Molitoris and FTA Administrator Gordon Linton

Subject Passenger Rail

Emergency Order Number
Emergency Order 20, Letter

16 Feb 1996

Emergency Orders

Tonawanda Island Railroad; Emergency Order to Prevent Operation of Trains on Bridge 7708810

Subject Bridge and Structures Safety

Emergency Order Number
Emergency Order 19, Notice No. 1

9 Feb 1996

Emergency Orders

Emergency Order Requiring Capability to Initiate Emergency Application of Air Brakes from the Head End and Rear of Trains.

Subject Braking Systems, Motive Power and Equipment, Operating Practices

Emergency Order Number
Emergency Order 18, Notice No. 1

27 Mar 1995

Emergency Orders

Owners of Railroad Tank Cars; Modification of Emergency Order Requiring Inspection and Repair of Stub Sill Tank Cars.

Subject Motive Power and Equipment

Emergency Order Number
Emergency Order 17, Notice No. 3