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Accident Investigations
HQ-2015-1024 (Finalized)
Keywords: Accident Investigations, Hazardous Materials, Bakken Crude Oil
Abstract: On March 5, 2015, at 1:15 p.m., CST, eastbound Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Train Number U-ELUCXP0-25T, derailed 21 tank cars containing hazardous materials (Bakken Crude...
Galena, IL
United States
Accident Investigations
HQ-2015-1007 (Finalized)
Keywords: Accident Investigations, Hazardous Materials
Abstract: Canadian Pacific Railway Company (CP) freight Train Symbol 632-015, traveling southbound at 24 mph on a single main track, in non-signaled track warrant control (TWC) territory,...
Sherrill, IA
United States
Accident Investigations
HQ-2015-1005 (Finalized)
Keywords: Accident Investigations, Hazardous Materials
Abstract: On January 27, 2015, at 2:17 a.m., EST, northbound CSX Transportation (CSX) Freight Train Q198-27 derailed after entering the Sandoz Spur and impacting a standing set of tank cars...
Martin, SC
United States
Safety Advisories
Roadway Worker Authority Limits— Importance of Clear Communication, Compliance with Applicable Rules and Procedures, and Ensuring that Appropriate Safety Redundancies Are in Place in the Event of Miscommunication or Error; Correction
Abstract: On November 25, 2014, FRA published a document in the Federal Register to reemphasize the importance of clear communication and compliance with applicable rules and procedures...
Safety Advisories
Roadway Worker Authority Limits— Importance of Clear Communication, Compliance With Applicable Rules and Procedures, and Ensuring That Appropriate Safety Redundancies Are in Place in the Event of Miscommunication or Error
Abstract: FRA is issuing Safety Advisory 2014–02 to reemphasize the importance of clear communication and compliance with applicable rules and procedures regarding roadway worker authority...