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Technical Reports
Torsional Stiffness of Railroad Coupler Connections
Keywords: coupler torque; coupler stiffness; rollover; shelf coupler; tank car; tank car safety
Abstract: Tank cars are required to use double shelf couplers to prevent the coupler of an adjacent car from puncturing the tank head in the case of overrides or accidents. However, the...
Safety Advisories
Staying Alert and Situational Awareness
Technical Reports
Comparative Evaluation of Rail and Truck Fuel Efficiency on Competitive Corridors
Keywords: fuel efficiency, rail, truck, ton-miles per gallon, rail fuel efficiency, rail fuel consumption, rail energy efficiency, truck energy efficiency, mode comparison, freight energy
Abstract: This study provides a comparative evaluation of rail and truck fuel efficiency on corridors and services in which both modes compete. For the purposes of this study, competitive...
Technical Bulletins
Recommendations for Civil Penalties: Failure to Report Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Accidents/Incidents
Technical Bulletins
Safety Guidance on Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations Part 240: Qualification and Certification of Locomotive Engineers