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Forms and Templates
6180.167 -- Bridge Inspection Report Public Version Request Form
Technical Bulletins
Application of the Hours of Service Laws to Positive Train Control Systems
Research Results
Short Line Safety Institute: 2016 Systematic Review
Keywords: Safety culture, safety culture measurement, evaluation, short line railroads, regional railroads, systematic review, training, education
Abstract: Since 2015, the Short Line Safety Institute (SLSI) has been conducting voluntary, non-punitive Safety Culture Assessments of short line and regional railroads (i.e., Class II...
Research Results
Performance of Rail Fastening Systems on an Open-Deck Bridge
Keywords: Rail fastening systems, track gage strength, bridges, open-deck bridges
Abstract: Transportation Technology Center, Inc. (TTCI) monitored the performance of rail fasteners on an open-deck bridge and its approaches, located at Norfolk Southern Corporation’s (...
Research Results
Bridge Approach Remedies Implemented at Western Mega Site
Keywords: Heavy axle load (HAL), track transition, bridge approach
Abstract: As part of the heavy axle load (HAL) revenue service mega site testing program, the Transportation Technology Center, Inc. (TTCI) has worked closely with the Union Pacific...