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14 Jan 1984

Reports to Congress

Railroad Passenger Equipment Safety - A Report to Congress (January 1984)

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Emergency Preparedness, Passenger Rail, Safety Performance Measures

Keywords: Power Brake, Commuter Track, Special Safety, Passenger Safety, Congress

Abstract: This report presents the results of the Federal Railroad Administration's comprehensive examination of railroad passenger safety in response to section 702 of the Rail Safety and...

1 Oct 1980

Other Reports

Safety Manual for FRA Survey Vehicles

Author
Federal Railroad Administration; Ensco, Inc.

Subject Safety Advisories, Safety Regulatory Analysis, Safety Performance Measures

Keywords: Safety manual, Federal Railroad Administration Survey vehicles

Abstract: The safety rules set forth in this manual govern all FRA Survey Vehicles operated by Ensco, Inc. under contract DOT-FR53-80-C-00015. In addition, these safety rules provide...

1 Nov 1979

Technical Reports

Track Geometry Measurement by High-Rail Vehicles

Author
M. A. Sherfy

Subject Safety Performance Measures, Track

Keywords: High-Rail Inspection, Track Inspection, Survey Vehicle

Abstract: This report examines the capabilities of a high-rail track survey vehicle to: 1) Assist in improvement of the track safety inspection program; and 2) Assist in data collection for...

Report Number
FRA/ORD-78/55
Office
RRD

1 Aug 1978

Technical Reports

Selected Topics in Railroad Tank Car Safety Research Volume I: Fatigue Evaluation of Prototype Tank Car Head Shield

Author
Federal Railroad Administration: Milton R. Johnson

Subject Hazardous Materials, Safety Advisories, Safety Regulatory Analysis, Safety Performance Measures

Keywords: Hazardous Materials, Tank cars, Head Shields, Fatigue Analysis

Abstract: The characteristics of a prototype head shield for hazardous material tank cars were evaluated with respect to the maintenance of its structural integrity under normal service...

Report Number
FRA/ORD-78/32.I
Office
RRD

1 Jun 1978

Technical Reports

Test Results Report Metroliner Truck Improvement Program in Support of Test Request RR-254 : Volume 1

Author
ENSCO

Subject Safety Performance Measures, Evaluation

Keywords: Improved Metroliner Truck, Ride Quality Testing, Air Bag, Safety

Abstract: This report is divided into three volumes. Vol. I summarizes the testing procedures, describes the data reduction techniques and gives the results and conclusions. Vol. II...

Report Number
FRA/ORD-78-31
Office
RRD