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Other Reports
SOFA 2016 1st. Quarter Update
Keywords: SOFA
Abstract: Switching Fatality and Severe Injury Update
Other Reports
SOFA 2015 4th. Quarter Update
Keywords: SOFA
Technical Reports
Confidential Close Call Reporting System (C3RS) Lessons Learned Team Baseline Phase Report
Keywords: Confidential Close Call Reporting System (C3RS) Lessons Learned Team Baseline Phase Report; C3RS; Close calls; continuous improvement; employee involvement; freight rail; human factors
Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has established a program called the Confidential Close Call Reporting System (C3RS), which allows events to be reported anonymously and...
Other Reports
Freight Railroads Background
Keywords: Freight Railroads Background
Directives
Railworthiness Directive for Railroad Tank Cars Equipped With Certain McKenzie Valve & Machining LLC Valves
Keywords: Railworthiness Directive; Hazerdous Materials; Valve; Tank Cars
Abstract: This Directive requires railroad tank car owners to replace unapproved valves currently installed in some tank cars. The valves in question are UNNR ball valves manufactured and...