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19
Dec
2013
Research Results
Another C3RS Site Improves Safety at Midterm
Subject
Freight Operations,
Human Factors,
Passenger Rail,
Risk Reduction Program
Keywords: Close calls, human factors, safety culture, risk reduction, continuous improvement, employee involvement, passenger rail, freight rail
Report Number
RR 13-49
Office
RDI-24
1
Dec
2013
Accident Investigations
19287
Subject
Accident Investigations,
Hazardous Materials,
Human Factors,
Sleep Disorders
Keywords: Accident Investigations, Hazardous Materials, Sleep Apnea
Abstract: On December 1, 2013, at 7:19 a.m., EST, a southbound Metro-North Railroad (MNCW) passenger train, number 8808, derailed in Bronx, New York, on Main Track Number 2. The derailment...
Accident Date
Accident Type
Derailment (DRM)
Railroad Name
Metro North Commuter Railroad Company
Location
Bronx, NY
United States
Accident Number
DRM_2013_28 (Summary Report)
Investigation Status
Finalized
1
Dec
2013
Accident Investigations
HQ-2013-28 (Finalized)
Subject
Accident Investigations,
Hazardous Materials,
Human Factors,
Sleep Disorders
Keywords: Accident Investigations, Hazardous Materials, Sleep Apnea
Abstract: On December 1, 2013, at 7:19 a.m., EST, a southbound Metro-North Railroad (MNCW) passenger train, number 8808, derailed in Bronx, New York, on Main Track Number 2. The derailment...
Accident Date
Accident Type
Derailment (DRM)
Railroad Name
Metro North Commuter Railroad Company
Location
Bronx, NY
United States
Accident Number
HQ-2013-28
Investigation Status
Finalized
17
Oct
2013
Technical Reports
A Job Analysis Design for the Rail Industry: Description and Model Analysis of the Job of Freight Conductor
Subject
Human Factors,
Railroad Employees
Keywords: Job analysis, job tasks, training assessment, freight conductor, safety-sensitive positions, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics.
Abstract: This document provides a step-by-step description of the design and execution of a strategic job analysis, using the position of Freight Conductor as an example. This document was...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-13/38
Office
RRD
13
Aug
2013
Research Results
Demographic Profile of Intentional Fatalities on Railroad Rights-of-Way in the United States
Subject
Accident Reduction,
Human Factors,
Right-of-Way,
Trespasser Programs
Keywords: trespassing, trespass, railroad, intentional death, suicide, right-of-way, fatality
Report Number
RR 13-36
Office
RDI-24