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8
Jul
2014
Technical Reports
A Study of the Use of Bio-Based Technologies (Lubricant and Grease) in Railroad Applications
Subject
Environmental Protection,
Freight Operations,
Rail and Infrastructure Integrity,
Rolling Stock,
Track
Keywords: bio-based, biodegradable, rail curve grease, grease, rolling stock, lubrication, friction reduction, mineral oil-based grease, hydraulic oil
Abstract: The objective of the project was to study the efficacy of using bio-based lubricant and grease technologies in railroad applications (locomotives and maintenance of way equipment...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-14/11
Office
RRD
8
Jul
2014
Technical Reports
Locomotive Biofuel Study: Preliminary Study of the Use and Effects of Biodiesel in Locomotive Engines
Subject
Environmental Protection,
Freight Operations,
Rail and Infrastructure Integrity,
Rolling Stock
Keywords: Locomotive Biofuel Study, locomotive, biofuel, PRIIA 404, Section 404, biodiesel Rail E3
Abstract: Section 404 of the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act (PRIIA), 2008, mandated that the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) undertake a Locomotive Biofuel Study to...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-14/12
Office
RRD
19
Dec
2013
Research Results
Another C3RS Site Improves Safety at Midterm
Subject
Freight Operations,
Human Factors,
Passenger Rail,
Risk Reduction Program
Keywords: Close calls, human factors, safety culture, risk reduction, continuous improvement, employee involvement, passenger rail, freight rail
Report Number
RR 13-49
Office
RDI-24
6
Dec
2013
Compliance Manuals
Hours of Service Compliance Manual; Freight Operations
Subject
Freight Operations,
Hours of Service,
Operating Practices
Keywords: Hours of Service
Abstract: This manual provides clarification on hours of service requirements found in the HSL, Title 49 CFR Part 228, Hours of Service Recordkeeping, and FRA hours of service...
Discipline
Operating Practices
28
Oct
2013
Technical Reports
Collision of Amtrak Passenger Train and Norfolk Southern Freight Train—November 30, 2007, Chicago, Illinois
Subject
Accident Investigations,
Amtrak,
Freight Operations,
Crashworthiness - Passenger Equipment,
Passenger Rail,
Collision
Keywords: Transportation, safety, collision, rail accident investigation, crashworthiness, structures, dynamics
Abstract: On November 30, 2007, an Amtrak passenger train travelling at approximately 33 mph collided with the rear of a standing freight train in Chicago, Illinois. The locomotive of the...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-13/45
Office
RRD