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18 Oct 2013

Technical Reports

Biodiesel Intercity Passenger Rail Revenue Service Test: Appendix J - Chevron Oronite Evaluation of B20

Author
Wade Smith and Melissa Shurland

Subject Amtrak

Keywords: biodiesel, Amtrak Biodiesel Revenue Service Trial, revenue service trial, biodiesel emissions, biodiesel engine tear-down inspection, beef-powered train, Time Magazine Top Invention 2010

Abstract: Amtrak, with the support of the Federal Railroad Administration, operated a P-32 passenger locomotive in revenue service for a period of 12 months, on a blend of 20 percent pure...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-13/43
Office
RRD

2 Jul 2013

Other Reports

Intercity Passenger Rail On-Time Performance (OTP): Twentty-First Quarterly OTP Report to Congress (April 2013)

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Amtrak, Passenger Rail

Keywords: Intercity Passenger Rail On-Time Performance (OTP): Twentty-First Quarterly OTP Report to Congress (April 2013)

Report Number
April 2013
Office
RRD

4 Jun 2013

Reference Materials

Frequently Asked Questions on LERB / OCRB

Author
Federal Railroad Administration Office of Safety

Subject Engineer Certification

Keywords: LERB, review, certification

Abstract: This document is meant only as an aid in understanding the initial stage of FRA’s dispute resolution process, i.e., the Locomotive Engineer Review Board. For complete information...

22 May 2013

Reference Materials

Frequently Asked Questions Regarding How to Request FRA Review Beyond the LERB / OCRB

Author
Federal Railroad Administration Office of Safety

Subject Engineer Certification

Keywords: LERB, certification, hearing, review

Abstract: NOTE: This document is meant only as an aid in understanding the administrative process beyond the Locomotive Engineer Review Board. For complete information as to the regulatory...

22 Mar 2013

Other Reports

Intercity Passenger Rail On-Time Performance (OTP): Twentieth Quarterly OTP Report to Congress (February 2013)

Author
FRA

Subject Amtrak, Passenger Rail

Keywords: Intercity Passenger Rail On-Time Performance (OTP): Twentieth Quarterly OTP Report to Congress (February 2013

Report Number
February 2013
Office
RRD