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Safety Advisories
In-service failures of railroad airbrake system trainline angle cocks manufactured by Ellcon-National
Keywords: lock tang ; friction disc ; assembly torque kit ;
Safety Advisories
Structural integrity of cast steel draft sills, manufactured by American Steel Foundries, and installed in certain covered hopper cars
Keywords: Type C-114 covered hopper car ; derailment ;
Other Reports
Motive Power and Equipment Inspection Report
Keywords: Rail Safety, Nondestructive Inspection, Safety Standards
Abstract: This report contains general information on reporting for: Freight Car Safety Standards; Safety Glazing Standards — Locomotives, Passenger Cars and Cabooses; Locomotive Safety...
Technical Bulletins
Manufacture and repair of operating platforms and operating platform safety railings on tank cars without underframes
Keywords: Technical Bulletin 98-14; part 231 ; title 49 ;
Other Reports
Railroad Safety Statistics Annual Report 1999
Keywords: Rail Safety, Annual Report, Rail-Related Accidents, Safety Performance
Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration's Railroad Safety Statistics Annual Report is intended as a resource for the FRA's safety partners. It is also intended as a general reference...