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1 Jan 1997

Other Reports

Model State Legislation - Railroad Vandalism Prevention

Subject Statutory Mandates, Trespasser Programs

Keywords: Model Legislation, Model State Legislation, Model Law, Vandalism

Abstract: The purpose of this Act is to prevent acts of vandalism to railroad property which affect the health, safety, and welfare of the traveling public, the neighboring community, and...

Office
RCC

1 Sep 1996

Reports to Congress

Locomotive Crashworthiness and Cab Working Conditions

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Crashworthiness - Tank Car

Keywords: Railroad Employees, Safety Measures, Cost/Benefit Analysis

Abstract: The Rail Safety Enforcement and Review Act (RSERA) mandated that the Secretary of Transportation conduct a proceeding to determine the need for action on locomotive...

1 Mar 1988

Technical Reports

Results from the Car Coupling Impact Tests of Intermodal Trailers and Containers

Author
M. R. Johnson

Subject Facilities & Test Equipment, Crashworthiness - Tank Car, Collision

Keywords: Trailer-on-flat car; Container-on-flat car

Abstract: Results are presented from the car coupling impact and lift/drop tests which were conducted during April 1985 at the Transportation Test Center, Pueblo, Colorado, under the Safety...

Report Number
DOT/FRNORD-88/08
Office
RRD

1 Jan 1986

Reports to Congress

The President's 1984 Annual Report : To the Congress on the Administration of the Federal Railroad Safety Act of 1970

Author
Office of Safety

Subject Safety Regulatory Analysis, Statutory Mandates

Abstract: The President's 1984 Annual Report describes the efforts of the Department of Transportation and the Federal Railroad Administration to improve railroad safety through the...

1 Jan 1985

Reports to Congress

The President's 1983 Annual Report : To the Congress on the Administration of the Federal Railroad Safety Act of 1970

Author
Office of Safety

Subject Safety Regulatory Analysis, Statutory Mandates

Abstract: The President's 1983 Annual Report describes the efforts of the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to improve railroad safety through...