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Technical Reports
Full-Scale Rollover Test and Corresponding Analytical Modeling – Survivability of Top Fittings for CPC-1232 Tank Car
Keywords: Full-scale testing, fittings, protection, rollover, tank car, tank car safety, CPC-1232 car
Abstract: A full-scale rollover test was performed on a CPC-1232 tank car body to determine the survivability of the top fittings and provide a comparison to past tank car-type rollover...
Technical Reports
Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) Technology and Evaluation Implementation
Keywords: Ground Penetrating Radar, GPR, substructure parameters, track condition, track substructure degradation, track
Technical Reports
Concepts for Interoperable Lifecycle Management of Positive Train Control (PTC)
Keywords: Positive Train Control, PTC, change and configuration management, interoperability, lifecycle management, information technology infrastructure library, ITIL, information technology service management, ITSM
Policy and Guidance
FRA Guidance on Drug and Alcohol Testing Requirements During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
Abstract: On March 23, 2020, the Department of Transportation (DOT) Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy and Compliance (ODAPC) issued DOT Guidance on Compliance with Drug and Alcohol...
Safety Advisories
Safety Advisory 2020–01; Safety Precautions Related to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID–19)
Abstract: This Safety Advisory encourages railroads, their employees, and contractors to review and follow all applicable guidance available related to COVID–19, including the best...