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19 Nov 2020

SOFA Alerts & Briefs

SOFA Safety Alert - November 2020 - Close Clearance

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Safety Advisories

Keywords: SOFA

Abstract:

With the recent switching fatalities, the SOFA Working Group is concerned by the 159 injuries that occurred August 2019 through August, 2020 and...

13 Apr 2020

Policy and Guidance

FRA Guidance on Drug and Alcohol Testing Requirements During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency

Author
Office of Railroad Safety

Subject Safety Advisories

Abstract:

On March 23, 2020, the Department of Transportation (DOT) Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy and Compliance (ODAPC) issued DOT Guidance on Compliance with Drug and Alcohol...

13 Apr 2020

Waiver Requests

Request for Relief in FRA Emergency Docket FRA-2020-0002 related to COVID-19 Public Health Emergency

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Safety Advisories

Keywords: Waiver

20 Jul 2018

Safety Advisories

Addressing Electrode-Induced Rail Pitting From Pressure Electric Welding

Subject Safety Advisories

Abstract:

FRA is issuing Safety Advisory 2018-01 to remind railroads, contractors, and the rail welding industry of the potential for electrode-induced rail pitting and fatigue cracking...

Safety Advisory Number
2018-01

23 Jan 2018

Presentations

Autonomous Track Geometry Measurement System: Technical Development & Short Line Demonstration

Subject Safety Performance Measures

Keywords: Track geometry inspection, autonomous, unmanned, ATGMS, autonomous track geometry measurement systems, track assessment

Abstract:

What is Autonomous Inspection: The process of inspecting the track from revenue service trains using unattended instrumentation with minimal direct involvement. Autonomous...

Presenter
Federal Railroad Administration
Audience
Engineers, Railroad Industry Professionals, General Public
Location

Washington, DC
United States