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Technical Reports
Identification of High-Speed Rail Ballast Flight Risk Factors and Risk Mitigation Strategies – Final Report
Keywords: Ballast flight; high-speed rail; intercity passenger rail; Identification of High-Speed Rail Ballast Flight Risk Factors and Risk Mitigation Strategies – Final Report
Abstract: The phenomenon of flying ballast is well-documented in high-speed rail operations. Displaced ballast particles from the track bed may cause damage to rolling stock as well as the...
Policy and Guidance
Questions and Answers: Railworthiness Directive for Railroad Tank Cars Equipped with Certain McKenzie Valve & Machining LLC Valves
Keywords: Railworthiness directive, McKenzie Valve, UNNR
Abstract: This document provides guidance on moving tank cars equipped with the McKenzie valves specified in the Railworthiness Directive published March 18, 2015. The document was updated...
Reference Materials
Drawing of the McKenzie Valve & Machining LLC UNNR Design Threaded-by-Threaded Full Port Ball Valve
Keywords: McKenzie Valve, RWD, Railworthiness Directive, UNNR
Reference Materials
McKenzie Valve & Machining 3" Full Port Valve with 3" Plug
Keywords: McKenzie Valve, McKenzie Valve & Machining LLC, Railworthiness Directive,