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30
Dec
2013
Technical Reports
Using Wheel Temperature Detector Technology to Monitor Railcar Brake System Effectiveness
Subject
Braking Systems,
Facilities & Test Equipment
Keywords: Wheel temperature detector, ineffective brake, air cut out, bad order, cold wheel
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-13/50
Office
RRD
11
Dec
2013
Safety Advisories
Notice of safety advisory; Operational tests and inspections for compliance with maximum authorized train speeds and other speed restrictions
Subject
Safety Advisories
Keywords: Operational tests, maximum authorized train speeds, Metro-North
Safety Advisory Number
2013-08
6
Dec
2013
Compliance Manuals
Hours of Service Compliance Manual; Freight Operations
Subject
Freight Operations,
Hours of Service,
Operating Practices
Keywords: Hours of Service
Abstract: This manual provides clarification on hours of service requirements found in the HSL, Title 49 CFR Part 228, Hours of Service Recordkeeping, and FRA hours of service...
Discipline
Operating Practices
5
Dec
2013
Accident Investigations
HQ-2013-29 (Finalized)
Subject
Accident Investigations
Keywords: Accident Investigations
Abstract: On December 5, 2013, at 1:15 p.m., CST, Canadian National Railway (CN) Taconite Train U-78982-04 derailed the leading 76 cars of its train on the Iron Range Subdivision at...
Accident Date
Accident Type
Derailment (DRM)
Railroad Name
Wisconsin Central Ltd. (WC)
Location
Two Harbors, MN
United States
Accident Number
HQ-2013-29
Investigation Status
Finalized
1
Dec
2013
Technical Reports
Evaluation of Education and Outreach Methods and Strategies: A Case Study of a Web-Based Rail Safety Education Initiative
Subject
Grade Crossing and Trespass Outreach/Education,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings,
Program Evaluation
Keywords: Highway-rail grade crossing; education; outreach; program evaluation; safety; Evaluation of Education and Outreach Methods and Strategies: A Case Study of a Web-Based Rail Safety Education Initiative
Abstract: Researchers evaluated the impact of a web-based education program (ProDriver Challenge) on highway-rail grade crossing safety by examining user feedback.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-14/09
Office
RDI-23