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Accident Investigations
(Pending)
Keywords: Accident Investigations, Braking Systems, Hazardous Materials, Crude-by-rail
Abstract: At 12:15 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time on Friday, June 3, 2016, a Union Pacific train, ONETU 02, transporting Bakken crude oil for U.S. Oil & Refining Company and operating on...
Mosier, OR
United States
Accident Investigations
HQ-2016-1136 (Finalized)
Keywords: Accident Investigations, Crude Oil, Hazardous Materials, Union Pacific,
Abstract: On June 3, 2016, at 12:11 p.m., PDT, a westbound Union Pacific Railroad (UP) loaded petroleum crude oil unit train, ONETU 02, derailed 16 loaded crude oil tank cars on single main...
Mosier, OR
United States
Reference Materials
TIER 1 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT Prepared Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (42 USC 4332) and 64 FR 28545
Abstract: The Northern New England Intercity Rail Initiative (NNEIRI) is a feasibility and planning study (NNEIRI Study) that examines the opportunities and impacts of adding more frequent...
Policy and Guidance
Benefit-Cost Analysis Guidance for Rail Projects
Keywords: Benefit-Cost Analysis Guidance for Rail Projects
Abstract: This guidance document is intended to provide a consistent approach for completing a benefit-cost analysis (BCA) for passenger and freight rail project proposals. The systematic...
Technical Reports
Positive Train Control Desense Mitigation Test: Research Phase 1
Keywords: Advanced Civil Speed Enforcement System (ACSES), Interoperable-Electronic Train Management System (I-ETMS), Interoperable Train Control (ITC), Positive Train Control (PTC)
Abstract: Final report for Positive Train Control (PTC) Desense Mitigation Test Research project includes description of Northeast Corridor (NEC) PTC deployments, PTC radio desense...