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Jul
2015
Technical Reports
An Investigation of Passing Stop Signals at a Passenger Railroad
Subject
Human Factors,
Passenger Rail
Keywords: Passing a Stop Signal; PASS; Stop Signal Violation; SSV; Signal Passed at Danger; SPAD; Passenger Rail; Human Factors
Abstract: This report documents the findings and recommendations from an investigation into stop signal violations at an American passenger railroad. The investigation was requested by the...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-15/25
Office
RDI-24
1
Jul
2015
Accident Investigations
HQ-2015-1061 (Finalized)
Subject
Accident Investigations,
Hazardous Materials,
Crashworthiness - Tank Car
Keywords: Derailment, Accident Investigation, Hazardous Materials, Tank Car
Abstract: Summary Report: On July 1, 2015, at 11:45 p.m., EDT, a southbound CSX Transportation (CSX) freight train, Number S541-01 (“the accident train”), originating in Cincinnati, Ohio,...
Accident Date
Accident Type
Derailment (DRM)
Railroad Name
CSX Transportation
Location
Maryville, TN
United States
Accident Number
HQ-2015-1061
Investigation Status
Finalized
1
Jul
2015
Accident Investigations
HQ-2015-1061 (Finalized)
Subject
Accident Investigations,
Hazardous Materials,
Crashworthiness - Tank Car
Keywords: Derailment, Accident Investigation, Hazardous Materials, Tank Car
Abstract: Technical Report: On July 1, 2015, at 11:45 p.m., EDT, a southbound CSX Transportation (CSX) freight train, Number S541-01 (“the accident train”), originating in Cincinnati, Ohio...
Accident Date
Accident Type
Derailment (DRM)
Railroad Name
CSX Transportation
Location
Maryville, TN
United States
Accident Number
HQ-2015-1061
Investigation Status
Finalized
2
Jun
2015
Research Results
Continued Improvements at One C3RS Site
Subject
Human Factors,
Passenger Rail
Keywords: Continued Improvements at One C3RS Site; Close calls; continuous improvement; employee involvement; freight rail; human factors; passenger rail; risk reduction; safety culture
Abstract: Human-factors-based solutions, along with process and technology innovations, can make significant contributions to improving safety in the railroad industry. As part of...
Report Number
RR 15-17
Office
RDI-24
14
May
2015
Policy and Guidance
Letter From FRA to RSI Request for Extension of time to comply with March 13, 2015 RWD
Subject
Hazardous Materials
Keywords: railworthiness directive, mckenzie valve, letter, extension
Abstract: The letter responds to RSI's request for extension of time to comply with the Railworthiness Directive (RWD) issued by FRA on March 13, 2015. The original RWD established...