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17 Jun 2018

Accident Investigations

HQ-2018-1275 (Finalized)

Subject Accident Investigations, Hazardous Materials, Track

Keywords: derailment; CSX Transportation; Princeton, IN; precautionary evacuation; hazmat; LPG

Abstract: At approximately 8:12 p.m., EDT, CSX Transportation (CSX) freight Train Q513-17, operating southbound on the CSX CE&D Subdivision, derailed 22 loaded and 1 empty mixed-freight...

Accident Date
Accident Type
Derailment (DRM)
Railroad Name
CSX Transportation
Location

Princeton, IN
United States

Accident Number
HQ-2018-1275
Investigation Status
Finalized

11 May 2018

Policy and Guidance

HMG 115 – Materials Poison by Inhalation

Author
Office of Safety

Subject Hazardous Materials

Keywords: Materials Poison by Inhalation, PIH Calculations

Abstract:

Materials Poison by Inhalation

Bulletin Number
HMG-115
Discipline
Hazardous Materials

30 Apr 2018

Conference & Workshop

Hazardous Materials Training Seminar - Exhibitor Shipping Instructions

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Hazardous Materials

Keywords: Conference, Shipping Instructions, Exhibitor

Location

Houston, TX
United States

Conference Name
Hazardous Materials Training Seminar

30 Mar 2018

Technical Bulletins

HMG 104 – Tank Car, Covered Hopper Car, Pressure Differential Car

Author
Office of Safety

Subject Hazardous Materials

Keywords: tank car, covered hopper car, pressure differential car, AAR Class 207 cars

Abstract:

Clarifies issues regarding AAR Class 207 cars

Bulletin Number
HMG-104
Discipline
Hazardous Materials

28 Mar 2018

Research Results

Full-Scale Shell Impact of a DOT-105 Tank Car

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Hazardous Materials

Keywords: DOT-105, tank cars, impact testing, puncture resistance, hazardous materials, hazmat, finite element analysis, FEA

Abstract: On April 27, 2016, FRA conducted a full-scale shell impact test of a DOT105A500W (DOT-105) tank car at the Transportation Technology Center (TTC) in Pueblo, CO. The shell of the...

Report Number
RR 18-06