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1 Dec 2014

Reference Materials

American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) Employee On Duty (EOD) Safety Reports – December 2014

Author
American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association

Subject Safety Performance Measures

Keywords: RRS

13 Mar 2013

Technical Reports

Rail Industry Job Analysis: Freight Conductor

Author
Leslie Golay, Mikchael Tuller, Benjamin Walsh, Janet Barnes-Farrell, and Stephanie Morrow

Subject Freight Operations, Human Factors, Safety Performance Measures

Keywords: Job analysis, job tasks, training assessment, freight conductor, safety-sensitive positions, knowledge, skills, abilities

Abstract: This document describes the results from a job analysis that was conducted for the position of Freight Conductor. Key aspects of the position were identified, including main tasks...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-13/11
Office
RRD

10 Dec 2012

Research Results

PORTABLE TRACK LOADING FIXTURE IMPROVEMENT

Author
Hugh Thompson

Subject Automated Track Inspection Program (ATIP), Track, Track/Train Interactions, Tracks & Structures

Keywords: Portable track loading fixture (PTLF), gage restraint measurement system (GRMS), track strength

Report Number
RR 12-21
Office
RDI-21

1 Dec 2012

Reference Materials

American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) Employee On Duty (EOD) Safety Reports – December 2012

Author
American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association

Subject Safety Performance Measures

Keywords: RRS

4 Apr 2012

Other Reports

Railroad Safety Statistics 2010 Annual Report

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Safety Performance Measures, Accident Reduction

Abstract: The FRA Railroad Safety Statistics–Annual Report 2010 is intended as a resource for FRA’s safety partners. It is also intended as a general reference source for individuals and...

Office
RRS