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Technical Reports
Hazardous Material Releases Due To Unsecured Openings and Lining Failures- Volume I
Keywords: hazardous materials, tank cars, excess flow valve, emergency shut-off valve, tank car liner failur; corrosion leaks; unsecure openings
Abstract: In response to the large number of unintentional releases of hazardous materials from railroad tank cars for which accidents were not the cause, the Federal Railroad...
Technical Reports
Hazardous Material Releases Due To Unsecured Openings and Lining Failures - Volume II (Appendices)
Keywords: Tank Cars, Excess Flow Valve, Emergency Shut-Off Valve, Tank Car Liner Failure, Corrosion Leaks, Unsecure Openings
Abstract: In response to the large number of unintentional releases of hazardous materials from railroad tank cars for which accidents were not the cause, the Federal Railroad...
Other Reports
An Evaluation of Hazmat Double Stack COFC Configurations
Keywords: Container on Flatcar, Stability, Rock-and-Roll, Slack Action, Impacts
Abstract: [From the Introduction] The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is responsible for ensuring the safe transport of hazardous material by rail. The Office of Safety requested the...
Technical Reports
Tank Car Frangible Disc Test
Keywords: Tank car safety, Frangible disc, Pressure relief valve
Abstract: Tests were performed at the Transportation Test Center to evaluate the performance of various frangible disc designs, with respect to AAR Specification A5.03. Tests were also...
Other Reports
Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Plan Guidance Document for Railroads
Keywords: Policy, Accident Scenarios, Safety Preparation
Abstract: One of the predictors of success in the handling of any railroad emergency is how well the railroad planned for that emergency. It has been demonstrated that good planning usually...