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Reference Materials
RR ROW 106 Exemption Presentation for SHPOs
Keywords: RR ROW 106 Exemption Presentation for SHPOs
Abstract: AGENDA •Introductions •Purpose & Logistics •Overview •Key Definitions •Scope of the Exemption •Two Pronged Approach •ACHP’s Implementation •Participant feedback/comments •Next...
Technical Reports
Side Impact Test and Analysis of a DOT-112 Tank Car
Keywords: Impact test, DOT-112 tank car, tank car performance, transportation safety, toxic by inhalation (TIH)
Abstract: As part of a program to improve transportation safety for tank cars, Transportation Technology Center, Inc. (TTCI) has conducted a side impact test on a DOT-112 tank car to...
Technical Reports
Crash Energy Management: One and Two Car Passenger Rail Impact Tests - Summary of Structural and Occupant Test Results
Keywords: Transportation, safety, crash energy management, crashworthiness, passenger rail vehicles, cab car end structure, impact test
Abstract: Two full-scale impact tests were conducted to measure the crashworthiness performance of Crash Energy Management (CEM) equipped passenger rail cars. On December 3, 2003, a...
Safety Advisories
Mitigation and Investigation of Passenger Rail Human Factor Related Accidents and Operations in Terminals and Stations With Stub End Tracks
Abstract: FRA is issuing Safety Advisory 2016–03 to stress to passenger and commuter railroads the importance of taking action to help mitigate human factor accidents, assist in the...
Reference Materials
American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) Employee On Duty (EOD) Safety Reports – December 2016
Keywords: RRS