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17
Jul
2017
Reports to Congress
Gulf Coast Working Group Report to Congress
Subject
Passenger Rail
Keywords: Gulf Coast Working Group; Fast Act; Section 11304
Abstract: Section 11304 of the FAST Act requires the Gulf Coast Working Group, which is Chaired by the Federal Railroad Administration, to evaluate the restoration of intercity passenger...
17
Jul
2017
Reports to Congress
Gulf Coast Working Group Report – Appendices
Subject
Passenger Rail
Keywords: Gulf Coast Working Group; FAST Act, Section 11304
Abstract: Section 11304 of the FAST Act requires the Gulf Coast Working Group, which is Chaired by the Federal Railroad Administration, to evaluate the restoration of intercity passenger...
2
Jul
2017
Accident Investigations
HQ-2017-1212 (Finalized)
Subject
Accident Investigations,
Amtrak,
Freight Operations,
Passenger Rail
Keywords: Accident Investigations, BNSF
Abstract: On July 2, 2017, at 2:29 p.m., PDT, northbound Amtrak passenger Train 506 derailed after running past the red signal protecting BNSF Railway (BNSF) Bridge 14, and hitting the...
Accident Date
Accident Type
Derailment (DRM)
Railroad Name
Amtrak
Location
Steilacoom, WA
United States
Accident Number
HQ-2017-1212
Investigation Status
Finalized
1
Jul
2017
Technical Reports
Recognition of Rail Car Retroreflective Patterns for Improving Nighttime Conspicuity
Subject
Grade Crossing Technology,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems,
Human Factors,
Signal and Train Control
Keywords: Conspicuity, freight car, highway-railroad grade crossing, pattern recognition, recognition, reflectorization, retroreflective material, safety, signal detection theory, visibility, warning device
Abstract: Researchers evaluated whether train-mounted reflector pattern designs help nighttime drivers recognize and avoid hitting trains at grade crossings.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-00/07
Office
RRD
18
May
2017
Accident Investigations
HQ-2017-1205 (Finalized)
Subject
Accident Investigations,
Passenger Rail,
Positive Train Control,
Commuter
Keywords: Accident Investigations, PTC, Metro North
Abstract: On May 18, 2017, at 4:54 p.m., EDT, westbound Metro-North Commuter Railroad Company (MNCW) commuter Train No. 1373, originating from Stamford, Connecticut, and destined for Grand...
Accident Date
Accident Type
Derailment (DRM)
Railroad Name
Metro North Commuter Railroad Company
Location
Rye, NY
United States
Accident Number
HQ-2017-1205
Investigation Status
Finalized