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Oct
2019
Technical Reports
Prototype Design and Evaluation of Hybrid Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Gas Turbine Systems for use in Locomotives
Subject
Rolling Stock
Keywords: Solid oxide fuel cell-gas turbine, SOFC-GT, hybrid fuel cell system, National Fuel Cell Research Center, NFCRC, fuel cell, gas turbine, prototype design, locomotive engine
Abstract: Hybrid solid oxide fuel cell-gas turbine (SOFC-GT) systems are among the most efficient and lowest emitting power generation systems conceived for use in locomotives. Their...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-19/43
Office
RDI-22
17
Oct
2019
Technical Reports
Improving Collision Post Crashworthiness of Legacy Locomotives
Subject
Rolling Stock
Keywords: Accidents, crashworthiness, collision-posts, crash protection, S-580, narrow- nose, fatalities
Abstract: Modern locomotives are built to crashworthiness standards defined in Subpart D of Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 229 as well as the Association of American...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-19/41
Office
RDI-22
11
Oct
2019
Technical Reports
Heat Release Rate Requirements for Railcar Interior Finish: Appendices A Through E
Subject
Rolling Stock
Keywords: Rail car, interior finish, heat release rate, flammability performance requirement, fire safety
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-19/39
Office
RDI-22
9
Oct
2019
Accident Investigations
HQ-2019-1368
Subject
Accident Investigations
Keywords: Derailment; Norfolk Southern Railway Company; Perry, Georgia; on-board computer failure; and excessive buffing or slack.
Abstract: On October 9, 2019, at approximately 12:25 p.m., EDT, a southbound Norfolk Southern Railway
Company (NS) freight Train 32109 (Train 1) derailed at Milepost (MP) 28.3G on...
Accident Date
Accident Type
Derailment (DRM)
Railroad Name
Norfolk Southern Railway Company
Location
Perry, GA
United States
Accident Number
HQ-2019-1368
Investigation Status
Finalized
4
Oct
2019
Accident Investigations
HQ-2019-1367
Subject
Accident Investigations
Keywords: Norfolk Southern Railway Company; Derailment; Atlanta, Georgia; Traffic Control; Positive Train Control; Air Pressure; Excessive Buffing or Slack Action; Dynamic Brake; Improper Instruction From Train Yard Crew; Failure to Comply With Rules.
Abstract: On October 4, 2019, at approximately 11:10 a.m. EST, northbound Norfolk Southern Railway Company (NS) freight Train 187A103 (Train 1) derailed at NS Milepost (MP) 146.7 H on...
Accident Date
Accident Type
Derailment (DRM)
Railroad Name
Norfolk Southern Railway Company
Location
Atlanta, GA
United States
Accident Number
HQ-2019-1367
Investigation Status
Finalized