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16 Aug 2017

Reference Materials

FRA MP&E Training Module 4

Author
TTSD

Subject Railroad Safety Technical Training Standards

Keywords: Training

Abstract: Internal training document for MP&E inspectors available to the industry.

30 Dec 2016

Policy and Guidance

FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION GUIDANCE FOR DEVELOPING AN ATMOSPHERE-SUPPLYING EMERGENCY ESCAPE BREATHING APPARATUS PROGRAM

Subject Operating Practices, Worker Protection, Accident Reduction, Program Evaluation

Abstract: This document provides guidance to railroads developing and implementing an atmosphere-supplying emergency escape breathing apparatus (EEBA) program to protect railroad employees...

30 Sep 2014

Other Reports

Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Railroad Corporation METRA: Focused Safety Assessment Report

Subject Accident Investigations, Program Evaluation

Keywords: Metra, safety audit

Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) conducted an intensive, focused safety assessment of the Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Railroad Corporation (Metra) after three...

Office
RRS

14 Mar 2014

Reports to Congress

Operation Deep Dive Metro-North Commuter Railroad Safety Assessment

Subject Safety Regulatory Analysis

Keywords: Operation Deep Dive, Metro-North, Commuter Railroad, Safety, Assessment, Action Plan

Abstract: Operation Deep Dive Metro-North Commuter Railroad Safety Assessment

1 Dec 2013

Technical Reports

Evaluation of Education and Outreach Methods and Strategies: A Case Study of a Web-Based Rail Safety Education Initiative

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Grade Crossing and Trespass Outreach/Education, Highway-Rail Grade Crossings, Program Evaluation

Keywords: Highway-rail grade crossing; education; outreach; program evaluation; safety; Evaluation of Education and Outreach Methods and Strategies: A Case Study of a Web-Based Rail Safety Education Initiative

Abstract:

Researchers evaluated the impact of a web-based education program (ProDriver Challenge) on highway-rail grade crossing safety by examining user feedback.

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-14/09
Office
RDI-23