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26
Jun
2018
Technical Bulletins
49 CFR Part 240 Safety Guidance: Motor Vehicle recordkeeping requirements; National Driver Register Data with States
Subject
Operating Practices
Keywords: Engineer Certification
Abstract: The Bulletin recognizes changes the National Highway Traffic Administration (NHTSA) has made to streamline the process for obtaining information from the National Driver...
Bulletin Number
OP-2018-01
Discipline
Operating Practices
17
Jun
2018
Accident Investigations
HQ-2018-1275 (Finalized)
Subject
Accident Investigations,
Hazardous Materials,
Track
Keywords: derailment; CSX Transportation; Princeton, IN; precautionary evacuation; hazmat; LPG
Abstract: At approximately 8:12 p.m., EDT, CSX Transportation (CSX) freight Train Q513-17, operating southbound on the CSX CE&D Subdivision, derailed 22 loaded and 1 empty mixed-freight...
Accident Date
Accident Type
Derailment (DRM)
Railroad Name
CSX Transportation
Location
Princeton, IN
United States
Accident Number
HQ-2018-1275
Investigation Status
Finalized
11
Jun
2018
Technical Reports
Locomotive Performance and Engine Durability Assessment of B5 to B20 Biodiesel Fuel Usage
Subject
Locomotive Standards (Safety & Noise)
Keywords: Biodiesel, engine components, fuel, elastomers, O-rings, 20 percent biodiesel, B20, 5 percent biodiesel, B5, durability, locomotive
Abstract: This report summarizes work performed by Southwest Research Institute (SwRI®) to investigate the durability of several locomotive engine components under various blends of...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-18/18
Office
RDI-22
8
May
2018
Research Results
High-Speed Rail Learning System: Education and Training Web Portal
Subject
Track
Keywords: High-speed rail, rail, on-line learning, workforce development, education, rail education
Abstract: The United States has begun moving towards developing a High-Speed Rail (HSR) network. However, the necessary workforce and expertise for planning, design, construction, and...
Report Number
RR 18-08
Office
RDI-22
7
May
2018
Technical Reports
PTC Test Bed Upgrades to Back Office and Computer-Aided Dispatch Systems
Subject
Positive Train Control
Keywords: Advanced Civil Speed Enforcement System, ACSES, Interoperable Train Control, ITC, Positive Train Control, PTC, test bed, PTC Test Bed
Abstract: Transportation Technology Center, Inc. (TTCI) performed work sponsored by The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to complete updates to the Positive Train Control (PTC) Test...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-18/14
Office
RDI-23