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Research Results
North Carolina Department of Transportation's "Sealed Corridor" Assessment - Phase IV
Keywords: Sealed Corridor, private grade crossing, grade crossing improvements, safety benefits
Abstract: This report assesses Phase IV of North Carolina's Sealed Corridor program, which closed or added warning devices to 44 private crossings from 1990 to 2008.
Technical Reports
Compilation of State Laws and Regulations Affecting Highway-Rail Grade Crossings 5th Edition
Keywords: crossing consolidation; crossing closure; warning devices; passive; active; driver; trespassing; vandalism
Abstract: This Compilation of State Laws and Regulations on Matters Affecting Highway-Rail Crossings, Fifth Edition is intended to provide an up-to-date and more expansive look at the...
Safety Advisories
Recommends inspection and, when necessary, repair of American Car and Foundry (ACF) Center Flow Covered Hopper Cars when appropriate.
Keywords: side sill failure
Technical Bulletins
New Source/Defect Codes for Electronically Controlled Pneumatic Brake Equipment Inspections and New Inspection Report Requirements on Out-Shopped Locomotives and Cars
Keywords: Out-shopped Inspection Activity; Brake Defect Codes
Technical Bulletins
Informational Guidance Regarding the Calculation of Units and Proper Use of Activity Codes
Keywords: rolling stock ; inspection planning ; MP&E