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1 Jan 1997

Other Reports

FRA Guide for Preparing Accident/Incident Reports

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Best Practices

Keywords: Accident Reports, Incident Reports, Guidelines

Abstract: [From the Introduction] A railroad is required by Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations at Title 49, Part 225 of the Code of Federal Regulations to use the current FRA...

Office
RRS

1 Dec 1996

Other Reports

Highway-Rail Crossing Inventory Instructions and Procedures Manual, December 1996

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Highway-Rail Grade Crossings, Best Practices

Keywords: Inventory

Abstract: The purpose of this manual is to set forth the instructions and procedures to provide a useful, up-to-date and accurate data base for the National Highway-Rail Crossing Inventory...

Office
RRS

3 Oct 1996

Administrative Hearings

Appeals of Chicago and North Western Railway Company and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA—Locomotive Engineer Certification Case) Docket No. EQAL 92—51

Subject Enforcement

Abstract: The Chicago and North Western Railway Company (“C&NW”)1 and the Federal Railroad Administration (“FRA”) have appealed, pursuant to 49 C.F.R. §240.411, a decision of an...

9 May 1996

Technical Bulletins

Action: No Smoking Policy on T-1O

Author
Office of Safety Assurance and Compliance

Subject Best Practices

Abstract: A NO SMOKING policy will continue to be adhered to and enforced on ATIP vehicle T-10. This policy parallels DOT office and GSA vehicle NO SMOKING policies.

Bulletin Number
G-96-02
Discipline
General

8 Feb 1996

Administrative Hearings

Appeal of Ernest W. Wood III (FRA—Locomotive Engineer Certification Case) Docket No. EQAL 92—40

Subject Enforcement

Abstract: Petitioner, Ernest W. Wood III, has appealed (September 21, 1995) to the Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration (“FRA”), under the provisions of 49 C.F.R. § 240.411...