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Sep
2018
Technical Bulletins
Technical Bulletin MP&E 18-01, Enforcement Guidance for requiring a manual reset to restart the alerter warning timing cycle, Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations Section 229.140(b)(3)
Subject
Motive Power and Equipment,
Operating Practices,
Railroad Employees
Keywords: Inspectors, Guidance, Alerters, NTSB Safety Recommendation, MP&E Compliance Manual
Abstract: To satisfy NTSB Safety Recommendation R-15-04, FRA is revising its Motor Power and Equipment Compliance Manual to emphasize the importance of enforcing compliance with existing...
Bulletin Number
MP&E 18-01
Discipline
Motive Power and Equipment
1
Mar
2017
Technical Reports
Reporting of Suicide and Trespass Incidents by Online Media in the United States
Subject
Trespasser Programs
Keywords: : Railroad, suicide, trespass, media, reporting, suicide contagion, Werther effect
Abstract: : The reporting of a suicide death in the media has the potential to increase imitative suicide attempts for vulnerable individuals who read the article, a phenomenon known as...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-17/02
Office
RDI-24
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
16
Jul
2014
Technical Reports
Trespass Prevention Research Study – West Palm Beach, FL
Subject
Accident Reduction,
Enforcement,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings,
Signal and Train Control,
Trespass Countermeasures,
Trespasser Programs
Keywords: Railroad trespass, trespass prevention, accident reduction, alternative safety measures, education and enforcement, highway-rail intersections, safety, video data, violation reduction
Abstract: Researchers implemented existing FRA and Transport Canada trespass prevention guidance citywide to demonstrate potential benefits and discuss lessons learned.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-14/19
Office
RRD
4
Apr
2014
Technical Reports
Proposed Key Elements of a Critical Incident Intervention Program for Reducing the Effects of Potentially Traumatic Exposure on Train Crews to Grade Crossing and Trespasser Incidents
Subject
Grade Crossing Technology,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings,
Human Factors,
Trespasser Programs
Keywords: Critical incident, trauma, trespassing, grade crossing, train crews, critical incident stress plan
Abstract: Researchers recommended improvements to and support for rail carriers' critical incident response plans.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-14/06
Office
RRD