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3 May 2013

Policy and Guidance

Letter to BNSF: FRA Authority to Regulate Dual-Fuel Locomotives and Fuel Tenders

Author
Michael J. Logue

Subject Hazardous Materials, Locomotive Standards (Safety & Noise)

Keywords: locomotive, dual-fuel locomotive, Liquefied Natural Gas, portable tank, fuel tender, tender, LNG, alternative fuel, hazmat, hmr,

Abstract: A letter to BNSF providing overview of FRA authority to regulate dual-fuel locomotives and fuel tenders. Specifically, the letter clarifies that FRA regulations apply to dual-...

3 May 2013

Safety Advisories

Kicking Cars and Going Between Rolling Equipment During Flat Switching Operations

Subject Safety Advisories, Switching Operations

Keywords: kicking Cars, Safety Advisory, rolling equipment, flat switching

Abstract: FRA is publishing this Safety Advisory 2013-03 to make recommendations to railroads regarding the adoption of car-handling procedures during flat switching operations at certain...

Safety Advisory Number
2013-03

3 May 2013

Accident Investigations

HQ-2013-10 (Finalized)

Accident Date
Accident Type
Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Incident (HRX)
Railroad Name
Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation)
Location

Toccoa, GA
United States

Accident Number
HQ-2013-10
Investigation Status
Finalized

30 Apr 2013

Policy and Guidance

Prototype Crashworthy Workstation Table Drawings

Subject Crashworthiness - Passenger Equipment

Keywords: Crashworthiness, workstation tables

Abstract: Prototype crashworthy workstation table drawings (see reports DOT/FRA/ORD-12/06 and DOT/FRA/ORD-09/14)

30 Apr 2013

Technical Reports

Load Environment of Rail Joint Bars – Phase I Effects of Track Parameters on Rail Joint Stresses and Crack Growth

Author
Muhammad N. Akhtar and David D. Davis

Subject Track, Tracks & Structures, Track/Train Interactions

Keywords: rail joint bars, insulated joints, joint failures

Abstract: The load environment of joint bars was assessed under a variety of loading and track conditions. Bending stresses, thermal stresses, and residual stresses were measured on...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-13/24
Office
RRD