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4 Apr 2014

Technical Reports

Proposed Key Elements of a Critical Incident Intervention Program for Reducing the Effects of Potentially Traumatic Exposure on Train Crews to Grade Crossing and Trespasser Incidents

Author
Richard Gist, Ph.D.

Subject Grade Crossing Technology, Highway-Rail Grade Crossings, Human Factors, Trespasser Programs

Keywords: Critical incident, trauma, trespassing, grade crossing, train crews, critical incident stress plan

Abstract:

Researchers recommended improvements to and support for rail carriers' critical incident response plans.

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-14/06
Office
RRD

14 Mar 2014

Reports to Congress

Operation Deep Dive Metro-North Commuter Railroad Safety Assessment

Subject Safety Regulatory Analysis

Keywords: Operation Deep Dive, Metro-North, Commuter Railroad, Safety, Assessment, Action Plan

Abstract: Operation Deep Dive Metro-North Commuter Railroad Safety Assessment

3 Mar 2014

Other Reports

SOFA First Quarter Update

Subject Switching Operations

Keywords: SOFA, switching operation

Office
RRS

24 Feb 2014

Accident Investigations

HQ-2014-1 (Finalized)

Subject Accident Investigations

Keywords: Accident Investigations

Abstract: On February 24, 2014, at 6:17 p.m., CST, Wisconsin Central Ltd. (WC) Train Number U78981-24, operating southbound on single main track, on WC’s Iron Range Subdivision, derailed...

Accident Date
Accident Type
Derailment (DRM)
Railroad Name
Wisconsin Central Ltd. (WC)
Location

Fairbanks, MN
United States

Accident Number
HQ-2014-1
Investigation Status
Finalized

28 Jan 2014

Technical Reports

Best Practices and Strategies for Improving Rail Energy Efficiency

Author
Aviva Brecher, Joseph Sposato, and Bernard Kennedy

Keywords: Alternative fuels; best practices; commuter rail; diesel multiple units; efficient; ultra-clean; electric multiple units; emission reduction technologies; energy; environmental sustainability; freight rail; green; high-speed; hybrid; passenger; equipment

Abstract: In support of the FRA Energy, Environment, and Engine (E3) program, this study reviews and evaluates technology development opportunities, equipment upgrades, and best practices (...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-14/02
Office
RRD