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26 Aug 2013

Policy and Guidance

Obtaining FRA Approval for Testing Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Locomotives and Tenders

Author
Robert C. Lauby

Subject Hazardous Materials, Locomotive Standards (Safety & Noise)

Keywords: compressed natural gas, liquefied natural gas, locomotive, tender, test, approval, fuel tender, alternative fuel

Abstract: A letter to the AAR, ASLRRA, and the American Public Transportation Association. The letter provides an overview of FRA authority to regulate LNG and CNG locomotives and tenders...

17 Jul 2013

Presentations

Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis

Subject Hazardous Materials

Keywords: incident investigation, nar, non-accident release, hazmat, hazardous material, tank car, root cause

Audience
Hazmat Shippers and Carriers
Location

Reno, NV
United States

3 May 2013

Policy and Guidance

Letter to BNSF: FRA Authority to Regulate Dual-Fuel Locomotives and Fuel Tenders

Author
Michael J. Logue

Subject Hazardous Materials, Locomotive Standards (Safety & Noise)

Keywords: locomotive, dual-fuel locomotive, Liquefied Natural Gas, portable tank, fuel tender, tender, LNG, alternative fuel, hazmat, hmr,

Abstract: A letter to BNSF providing overview of FRA authority to regulate dual-fuel locomotives and fuel tenders. Specifically, the letter clarifies that FRA regulations apply to dual-...

26 Apr 2013

Conference & Workshop

Tank Car Safety Initiatives - April, 2013

Author
Karl Alexy

Subject Hazardous Materials

Keywords: Tank car

Abstract: Tank Car Safety Initiatives, April 2013

Location

United States

25 Apr 2013

Technical Reports

Application of Welded Steel Sandwich Panels for Tank Car Shell Impact Protection

Author
Michael E. Carolan, David Y. Jeong, Benjamin Perlman, Yellapu V. Murty, Shannon Namboodri, Bob Kurtz, R.K. Elzey, Satima Anankitpaiboon, Lucy Tunna, and Robert Fries

Subject Hazardous Materials

Keywords: Tank car, impact, protective panel

Abstract: This report describes research conducted to examine the application of sandwich structure technology to provide protection against the threat of an indenter striking the side or...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-13/19
Office
RRD