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20
Aug
2015
Safety Advisories
Ballast Defects and Conditions—Importance of Identification and Repair in Preventing Development of Unsafe Combinations of Track Conditions
Subject
Safety Advisories,
Track,
Tracks & Structures
Keywords: Safety Advisories, Track, Ballast
Abstract: FRA is issuing this safety advisory to emphasize the importance of timely repairing ballast defects and conditions on main tracks. FRA notes that ballast defects and ballast...
Safety Advisory Number
2015-04
9
Jun
2015
Safety Advisories
Operational and signal modifications for compliance with maximum authorized passenger train speeds and other speed restrictions
Subject
Passenger Rail,
Safety Advisories
Keywords: Safety Advisories; Passenger Rail
Abstract: This is a safety advisory recommending actions that passenger railroads take to prevent trains from speeding. The advisory is the latest in a series of steps FRA has taken to keep...
Safety Advisory Number
2015-03
17
Apr
2015
Safety Advisories
Information Requirements Related to the Transportation of Trains Carrying Specified Volumes of Flammable Liquids
Subject
Safety Advisories
Keywords: hazardous material, notification
Abstract: FRA and PHMSA are issuing this notice to remind railroads operating a "high hazard flammable train" (HHFT) -- defined as a train comprised of 20 or more loaded tank cars of a...
Safety Advisory Number
2015-02
13
Mar
2015
Directives
Railworthiness Directive for Railroad Tank Cars Equipped With Certain McKenzie Valve & Machining LLC Valves
Subject
Freight Operations,
Hazardous Materials,
Motive Power and Equipment
Keywords: Railworthiness Directive; Hazerdous Materials; Valve; Tank Cars
Abstract: This Directive requires railroad tank car owners to replace unapproved valves currently installed in some tank cars. The valves in question are UNNR ball valves manufactured and...
Directive Type
Safety
Directive Number
Railworthiness Directive, Notice No. 1
1
Dec
2014
Safety Advisories
Roadway Worker Authority Limits— Importance of Clear Communication, Compliance with Applicable Rules and Procedures, and Ensuring that Appropriate Safety Redundancies Are in Place in the Event of Miscommunication or Error; Correction
Subject
Safety Advisories
Abstract: On November 25, 2014, FRA published a document in the Federal Register to reemphasize the importance of clear communication and compliance with applicable rules and procedures...
Safety Advisory Number
2014-02