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17 Mar 2013

Accident Investigations

HQ-2013-05 (Finalized)

Subject Accident Investigations, Amtrak

Keywords: Accident Investigations, Amtrak

Abstract: On March 17, 2013, at 1:10 a.m., EDT, eastbound Providence & Worcester Railway (PW) freight train FPCH, consisting of four locomotive and 104 empty hopper cars, derailed three...

Accident Date
Accident Type
Derailment (DRM)
Railroad Name
Providence & Worcester Railroad Company
Location

East Haven, CT
United States

Accident Number
HQ-2013-05
Investigation Status
Finalized

14 Mar 2013

Presentations

Presentation NOTES from the US DOT Intercity Passenger Rail Forum

Subject Passenger Rail

Keywords: High-speed rail, Intercity Passenger Rail

Presenter
Joseph C. Szabo, Administrator
Audience
Policy Leaders, Advocates, Travel and Tourism
Location

Washington, DC
United States

14 Mar 2013

Safety Advisories

Low-Speed Wheel-Climb Derailments of Passenger Equipment With ‘‘Stiff’’ Suspension Systems

Subject Passenger Rail, Safety Advisories

Abstract: FRA is issuing Safety Advisory 2013–02 to alert railroads and other industry members about low-speed, wheel-climb derailments of certain passenger equipment designs having ‘‘stiff...

Safety Advisory Number
2013-02

13 Mar 2013

Technical Reports

Rail Industry Job Analysis: Freight Conductor

Author
Leslie Golay, Mikchael Tuller, Benjamin Walsh, Janet Barnes-Farrell, and Stephanie Morrow

Subject Freight Operations, Human Factors, Safety Performance Measures

Keywords: Job analysis, job tasks, training assessment, freight conductor, safety-sensitive positions, knowledge, skills, abilities

Abstract: This document describes the results from a job analysis that was conducted for the position of Freight Conductor. Key aspects of the position were identified, including main tasks...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-13/11
Office
RRD

13 Mar 2013

Presentations

Presentation from the US DOT Intercity Passenger Rail Forum

Keywords: High-speed rail, Intercity Passenger Rail

Abstract: Program updates for the High-Speed and Intercity Passenger Rail Forum

Presenter
Joseph C. Szabo, Administrator
Audience
Policy Leaders, Advocates, Travel and Tourism
Location

Washington, DC
United States