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13 Nov 2018

Research Results

Rail Temperature Control System for Improved Railway Safety

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Railroad System Issues

Keywords: passive control, thermal adsorption, steel railroad stress reduction, maximum temperature reduction, buckling

Abstract:

Physical Sciences Inc. (PSI) has developed a tunable passive solution for limiting the maximum temperature of railroad track. The Rail Temperature Control System (RTCS)...

Report Number
RR 18-15
Office
RDI-21

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

1 Mar 2013

Policy and Guidance

Camp Car Rules Compliance Audit Checklist, Appendix D

Author
FRA

Subject Industrial Hygiene

Keywords: Camp Car Rules

1 Mar 2013

Compliance Manuals

Camp Car Rules Compliance Manual

Author
Office of Railroad Safety

Subject Industrial Hygiene

Keywords: Camp Car Rules

Discipline
General

1 Sep 2010

Reports to Congress

Railroad Carrier Employee Exposure to Radiation: Report to Congress

Author
Office of Railroad Safety

Subject Hazardous Materials, Industrial Hygiene

Keywords: Radioactive Waste (HLRW); Spent Nuclear Fuel (SNF)

Abstract: This report was prepared by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) following the specific mandate of Congress to investigate occupational exposures to ionizing radiation of...