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Other Reports
National Rail Safety Plan Accomplishment Chart
Technical Reports
Development and Application of Methodology for Reliability Assessment of Tank Car Structures: Phase I
Keywords: Reliability-centered maintenance, reliability analysis, tank car structure
Abstract: Safe packaging and transport of hazardous materials is of vital importance to tank car builders, users, Federal regulatory agencies, and the general public. Reliability-centered...
Other Reports
Improved Tank Car Safety Research
Keywords: Improved Tank Car Safety Research
Research Results
Clear Signal for Action Program Addresses Locomotive Cab Safety Related to Constraining Signals
Keywords: Railroad safety culture, behavior- based safety, continuous improvement, Clear Signal for Action, observation-feedback, lessons learned.
Technical Reports
Damage Assessment of Railroad Tank Cars Involved in Accidents: Phase I - Literature Search and Evaluation
Keywords: Tank cars, damage assessment, guidelines
Abstract: Transportation Technology Center, Inc., a subsidiary of the Association of American Railroads, is conducting a research project titled, "Damage Assessment of Tank Cars Involved in...