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18
Nov
2014
Accident Investigations
HQ-2014-1028 (Finalized)
Subject
Accident Investigations,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Keywords: Accident Investigations, Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Abstract: On November 18, 2014, at approximately 4:36 p.m., EST, Amtrak Passenger Train Number 352 operating eastbound from Chicago, Illinois, to Battle Creek, Michigan, struck an occupied...
Accident Date
Accident Type
Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Incident (HRX)
Railroad Name
Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) (ATK)
Location
Kalamazoo, MI
United States
Accident Number
HQ-2014-1028
Investigation Status
Finalized
12
Nov
2014
Research Results
Control of Rolling Contact Fatigue on Premium Rails in Revenue Service
Keywords: Rail life extension, premium rail, revenue service
Abstract: Effective rail maintenance strategies are essential for controlling rolling contact fatigue (RCF) and reducing wear of rails under heavy axle load (HAL) operations. In an...
Report Number
RR 14-34
Office
RDI-21
22
Oct
2014
Environmental Review Documents
Supplemental EA - West Palm Beach Vehicle Maintenance Facility
Subject
Environmental Protection
Keywords: All Aboard Florida, Miami West Palm Beach, Maintenance Facility
Abstract: Initial evaluation of environmental impacts for the EA and FONSI included a Vehicle Maintenance Facility (VMF) to support AAF passenger service at an existing rail maintenance...
30
Sep
2014
Technical Reports
BNSF San Bernardino Case Study: Positive Train Control Risk Assessment
Subject
Positive Train Control,
Signal and Train Control,
Risk Assessment
Keywords: Positive Train Control, Generalized Train Movement Simulator, I-ETMS, risk assessment, level splitting, engineering reliability metrics
Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration funded the BNSF San Bernardino Case Study to verify its Generalized Train Movement Simulator (GTMS) risk assessment capabilities on a planned...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-14/31
Office
RRD
28
Aug
2014