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Apr
2015
Emergency Orders
Emergency Order Establishing a Maximum Operating Speed of 40 mph in High-Threat Urban Areas
Subject
Operating Practices
Keywords: crude by rail, HTUA, speed
Abstract: FRA is issuing this Emergency Order to require that trains transporting large amounts of Class 3 flammable liquid through certain highly populated areas adhere to a maximum...
Emergency Order Number
FRA EO No. 30, Notice No. 1
17
Apr
2015
Directives
PHMSA- Hazardous Materials: Emergency Response Information Requirements
Keywords: Hazardous material notice
Abstract: PHMSA is issuing this notice to remind hazardous materials shippers and carriers of their responsibility to ensure that current, accurate and timely emergency response information...
Directive Type
Notice
Directive Number
PHMSA-2015-0099, NOtive No. 15-7
17
Apr
2015
Safety Advisories
Information Requirements Related to the Transportation of Trains Carrying Specified Volumes of Flammable Liquids
Subject
Safety Advisories
Keywords: hazardous material, notification
Abstract: FRA and PHMSA are issuing this notice to remind railroads operating a "high hazard flammable train" (HHFT) -- defined as a train comprised of 20 or more loaded tank cars of a...
Safety Advisory Number
2015-02
17
Apr
2015
Safety Advisories
Mechanical Inspections and Wheel Impact Load Detector Standards for Trains Transporting Large Amounts of Class 3 Flammable Liquids
Abstract: Recent derailments have occurred involving trains transporting large quantities of petroleum crude oil and ethanol. Preliminary investigation of one of these recent derailments...
Safety Advisory Number
2015-01
16
Apr
2015