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4 Apr 2014

Technical Reports

Proposed Key Elements of a Critical Incident Intervention Program for Reducing the Effects of Potentially Traumatic Exposure on Train Crews to Grade Crossing and Trespasser Incidents

Author
Richard Gist, Ph.D.

Subject Grade Crossing Technology, Highway-Rail Grade Crossings, Human Factors, Trespasser Programs

Keywords: Critical incident, trauma, trespassing, grade crossing, train crews, critical incident stress plan

Abstract:

Researchers recommended improvements to and support for rail carriers' critical incident response plans.

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-14/06
Office
RRD

11 Dec 2013

Safety Advisories

Notice of safety advisory; Operational tests and inspections for compliance with maximum authorized train speeds and other speed restrictions

Subject Safety Advisories

Keywords: Operational tests, maximum authorized train speeds, Metro-North

Safety Advisory Number
2013-08

1 Dec 2013

Reference Materials

American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) Employee On Duty (EOD) Safety Reports – December 2013

Author
: American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association

Subject Safety Advisories

Keywords: RRS

20 Nov 2013

Safety Advisories

Safety and Security Plans for Class 3 Hazardous Materials Transported by Rail

Subject Hazardous Materials, Safety Advisories

Keywords: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, PHMSA, safety advisory 2013-07, Lac-Megantic, classification, hazardous materials, safety and security plans

Safety Advisory Number
2013-07

21 Oct 2013

Notices

American Public Transportation Association - Reply to FRA Letter

Author
Michael P. Melaniphy

Subject Safety Advisories

Keywords: APTA

Abstract:

American Public Transportation Association - Reply to FRA Safety Advisory

FRA Docket Number
TBD