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1
Jul
2015
Accident Investigations
HQ-2015-1061 (Finalized)
Subject
Accident Investigations,
Hazardous Materials,
Crashworthiness - Tank Car
Keywords: Derailment, Accident Investigation, Hazardous Materials, Tank Car
Abstract: Technical Report: On July 1, 2015, at 11:45 p.m., EDT, a southbound CSX Transportation (CSX) freight train, Number S541-01 (“the accident train”), originating in Cincinnati, Ohio...
Accident Date
Accident Type
Derailment (DRM)
Railroad Name
CSX Transportation
Location
Maryville, TN
United States
Accident Number
HQ-2015-1061
Investigation Status
Finalized
30
Jun
2014
Human Capital Management
Leadership and Knowledge Management : Best Practices Guide
Subject
Best Practices
Abstract: The guide summarizes key principles that can guide the implementation of programs in these areas, provides examples of processes that have been utilized successfully in the public...
23
May
2011
Other Reports
FRA Guide for Preparing Accident/Incident Reports
Subject
Best Practices
Keywords: Accident Reports, Incident Reports, Guidelines
Abstract: [From the Introduction] A railroad is required by Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations at Title 49, Part 225 of the Code of Federal Regulations to use the current FRA...
Office
RRS
1
Oct
2010
Reports to Congress
Report to the House and Senate Authorizing Committees: Study of Methods to Improve or Correct Station Platform Gaps
Subject
Best Practices
Keywords: ADA Regulations, mitigation strategies
Abstract: Section 404 of the Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (RSIA) requires that the U.S. Department of Transportation complete a study to determine, " . . . the most safe,...
7
Dec
2007
Other Reports
FRA Approach to Managing Gap Safety
Subject
Best Practices,
Safety Culture
Keywords: Passenger Rail Station Gap Management Guide
Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is responsible for promoting the safety of the Nation’s passenger and freight railroads. To address this responsibility, FRA develops...
Office
RRS