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17 Jul 2018

Research Results

Railroaders’ Guide to Healthy Sleep: A Research-Based Educational Website

Author

Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Sleep Disorders

Keywords: Sleep health, fatigue, railroad safety culture, human factors, fatigue risk management, sleep disorders

Abstract:

Originally launched in 2012, the Railroaders’ Guide to Healthy Sleep (RGHS) website (http://www.RailroaderSleep.org) is a non-regulatory, educational resource. Designed for...

Report Number

RR 18-11

Office

RDI-24

18 May 2017

Accident Investigations

HQ-2017-1205 (Finalized)

Subject Accident Investigations, Passenger Rail, Positive Train Control, Commuter

Keywords: Accident Investigations, PTC, Metro North

Abstract: On May 18, 2017, at 4:54 p.m., EDT, westbound Metro-North Commuter Railroad Company (MNCW) commuter Train No. 1373, originating from Stamford, Connecticut, and destined for Grand...

Accident Date

May 18, 2017

Accident Type

Derailment (DRM)

Railroad Name

Metro North Commuter Railroad Company

Location

Rye, NY
United States

Accident Number

HQ-2017-1205

Investigation Status

Finalized

16 Apr 2015

Reference Materials

Notice of Funding Availability - Grade Crossings, Positive Train Control, and Passenger Rail Corridor Plans

Author

FRA

Subject Positive Train Control, Accident Reduction, Budget, Grants & Financial Assistance, Capital Planning

Keywords: NOFA; notice of funding availability; PTC; Positive Train Control; Grade Crossings; Passenger Rail; Passenger Rail Corridor Plans

Abstract: Notice of Funding Avialability (NOFA) - Selected Interciity Passenger Rail Grade Crossing Improvements, Positive Train Control Implementation Projects and Passenger Rail Corridor...

25 Sep 2014

Human Capital Management

Strategic Human Capital Plan

Subject Capital Planning

Abstract: FRA’s Strategic Plan for 2013 to 2016 recognizes that our employees are our most valuable resource. To give more detail to this recognition, FRA embarked on a strategic human...

1 Dec 2013

Accident Investigations

19287

Subject Accident Investigations, Hazardous Materials, Human Factors, Sleep Disorders

Keywords: Accident Investigations, Hazardous Materials, Sleep Apnea

Abstract: On December 1, 2013, at 7:19 a.m., EST, a southbound Metro-North Railroad (MNCW) passenger train, number 8808, derailed in Bronx, New York, on Main Track Number 2. The derailment...