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Technical Reports
Side Impact Test and Analyses of a DOT-113C120W9 Tank Car with Cryogenic Lading
Keywords: Impact test, DOT-113C120W9 tank car, tank car performance, transportation safety, tank car, hazardous materials, rolling stock, test
Abstract: As part of a research program to improve transportation safety for tank cars carrying hazardous materials, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) sponsored Transportation...
Technical Reports
Stakeholder Perceptions of the Fatigue and Safety of Locomotive Engineers
Keywords: Fatigue, safety, locomotive engineers, conductors, focus groups, stakeholders
Abstract: This report documents stakeholder perspectives and opinions on the fatigue and safety of freight locomotive engineers. This work follows an online survey sponsored by the...
Research Results
Implementing SLSI-provided Opportunities Continues to Support Safety Culture Growth
Keywords: Safety culture, safety culture model, safety culture assessment, safety culture measurement, evaluation, short line railroads, regional railroads
Abstract: The Short Line Safety Institute (SLSI) measures short line and regional railroads’ safety culture using a multi-method assessment process that examines safety culture...
Technical Reports
Load Environment Characterization of Tank Car Stub Sill During Revenue Operations
Keywords: Tank Cars, Rail, Stub Sill Failures, Impact Test, Yard Operation, Mainline Operation, Main Operation, Car Coupling, Draft Gear, Instrumented Couplers
Abstract: Fractures in the stub sills of tank cars pose a significant problem for the rail industry due to the potential for damage to the tank structure and possible release of the...
Technical Reports
Development of a Bayesian Network-Based Accident Model for Hazmat Unit Trains
Keywords: Risk analysis, unit trains, hazmat
Abstract: The objective of this research project was to develop a predictive risk model for the release of hazardous material transported in unit trains using data science techniques for...