eLibrary Search
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Reports to Congress
Enhancing Rail Safety Now and Into the 21st Century: The Federal Railroad Administration's Safety Program and Initiatives
Keywords: Safety, Safety programs, Safety initiatives, Rail Safety
Abstract: The report assesses the new safety program, known as the Safety Assurance and Compliance Program (SACP). This program complements correction of safety issues on a site-by-site...
Technical Bulletins
Revision of Interpretation and Application of 49 CFR Section 236.330
Technical Bulletins
Revision of Interpretation and Application of 39 CFR Section 236.380
Technical Bulletins
Concerns in Conjunction with 49 CFR 236.567
Technical Reports
Fire Safety of Passenger Trains: A Review of U.S. and Foreign Approaches
Keywords: Fire safety, Passenger trains, Passenger rail, Railroad safety, Safety, High speed ground transportation, High speed rail, Large scale fire tests, Small scale fire tests, Fire test methods
Abstract: While the historical record has been very good and few serious passsenger train fires have occurred, minor incidents could develop into potentially life-threatening events. Fire...