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31 Aug 2017

Research Results

Evaluating Amtrak’s S2S: Are Recorded Injury Rates Showing Actual Injury Rates?

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Safety Performance Measures

Keywords: Safety culture, injuries, underreporting, suppression, Amtrak, Safe-2-Safer

Abstract:

Since 2009, Amtrak has been engaged in unprecedented efforts to advance its safety processes and improve the safety culture of the entire corporation, including establishing a...

Report Number
RR 17-09
Office
RDI-24

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

10 Feb 2017

Policy and Guidance

PTC Host and Tenant Relationship and Responsibilities Guidance

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Positive Train Control

Keywords: positive train control, ptc, host, tenant, guidance, guide, safety plan

Abstract: This is a document providing guidance on each host and tenant railroad’s responsibilities when implementing PTC and developing a PTC Safety Plan.

1 Feb 2017

Reference Materials

Railroads’ Planned Timelines for Full Implementation of PTC Technology

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Positive Train Control

Abstract: This graphic displays the anticipated year each railroad plans to complete implementation of PTC, as reported in the railroad’s revised PTC Implementation Plans approved as of...

25 Jan 2017

Policy and Guidance

PTC OMM Guidance

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Positive Train Control

Keywords: positive train control, ptc, omm, guidance, guide, manual, safety plan

Abstract: This is a document providing guidance for railroads preparing OMMs and Safety Plans to meet requirements