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14
Oct
2016
Policy and Guidance
Type Approval (FRA-TA-2012-001) and System Certification for Amtrak's Incremental Train Control System
Subject
Positive Train Control,
Signal and Train Control
Keywords: PTCDP Type Approval
30
Sep
2016
Directives
Railworthiness Directive for Certain Railroad Tank Cars Equipped with Bottom Outlet Valve Assembly and Constructed by American Railcar Industries and ACF Industries.
Subject
Accident Reduction
Abstract: On September 30, 2016, FRA issued a Railworthiness Directive (Directive or RWD) to all owners of Department of Transportation (DOT) specification 111 general purpose tank cars....
Directive Type
Railroad Safety
Directive Number
2016-01
17
Aug
2016
Reports to Congress
Federal Railroad Administration Status Update on Positive Train Control Implementation
Subject
Positive Train Control,
Signal and Train Control
Keywords: PTC, Positive Train Control, Amtrak 188, Rail Safety, derailments
Abstract: The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) are providing this status update on railroads’ Positive Train Control (PTC)...
5
Jul
2016
Technical Reports
Engineering Design for Pedestrian Safety at Highway-Rail Grade Crossings.
Subject
Grade Crossing Pedestrian Safety,
Signal and Train Control
Keywords: Highway-rail grade crossing, pedestrian safety, trespass, railroad safety, grade crossing treatments
Abstract: Researchers conducted a literature review and sought input from railroads to compile a list of methods currently used to increase pedestrian safety at grade crossings.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-16/24
Office
RDI-23
8
May
2015
Other Reports
From Research to Rulemaking in the Federal Railroad Administration
Subject
Accident Reduction
Keywords: Research and development; R&D; risk reduction; railroad safety; regulations; safety culture; Tank Car Structural Integrity; Rail Joint Bar Inspection; Employee-in-Charge Portable Remote Terminal; system safety; rulemaking; enforcement
Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration’s (FRA) research and development program provides the engineering and scientific foundation for rail rulemaking and enforcement in the United...
Office
RDI-20