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31
May
2016
Reports to Congress
Industry Response to Safety Advisories
Subject
Safety Advisories
Keywords: Safety, Safety Advisories, Infrastructure
Abstract: On December 4, 2015, President Obama signed into law the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act) (Pub. L. 114-94). The FAST Act in section 11406(e), “Speed Limit...
17
Mar
2016
Safety Advisories
Movement of Roadway Maintenance Machines Over Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Subject
Safety Advisories
Abstract: FRA recently completed its investigation into a fatal accident that occurred when an on-track roadway maintenance machine traveling on main track collided with a motor vehicle at...
Safety Advisory Number
2016-01
2
Mar
2016
Technical Reports
Law Enforcement Strategies for Preventing Rail Trespassing
Subject
Grade Crossing and Trespass Outreach/Education
Keywords: Railroading, trespassing, law enforcement strategies
Abstract: Researchers reviewed law enforcement methods that successfully prevent trespassing, including best practices, strategies, and data findings.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-16/02
Office
RRD
4
Dec
2015
Research Results
2015 ROW Fatality & Trespass Prevention Workshop
Subject
Grade Crossing and Trespass Outreach/Education
Keywords: Right of Way Fatalities, Right of Way Trespass, Workshop, Charlotte, North Carolina
Abstract: Workshop participants highlighted best practices, technical developments, law enforcement, and public education and outreach strategies for reducing tresspassing.
Report Number
RR 15-42
Office
RDI-23
3
Nov
2015
Safety Advisories
Addressing Rail Head Surface Conditions Identified during the Internal Rail Inspection Process
Subject
Safety Advisories
Keywords: Mount Carbon, derailment, crude, oil, West Virginia, WV, CSX
Abstract: FRA is issuing this Safety Advisory No. 2015-05 to remind track owners (typically railroads), their track maintenance personnel, and their rail flaw detection equipment operators...
Safety Advisory Number
2015-05