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30
Jan
2015
Waiver Requests
Rhode Island DOT's and Amtrak's Request for a Buy America Waiver for Turnout Components
Keywords: Buy America, Waiver, Turnout, Nortrak
Waiver Requestor
Rhode Island Department of Transportation and Amtrak
Office
RCC-20
29
Jan
2015
Environmental Review Documents
All Aboard Florida Passenger Rail Project – West Palm Beach to Miami, Finding of No Significant Impact – West Palm Beach Vehicle Maintenance Facility
Subject
Environmental Protection
Keywords: FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT; FONSI; ALL ABOARD FLORIDA PASSENGER RAIL PROJECT; WEST PALM BEACH TO MIAMI, FLORIDA; West Palm Beach Vehicle Maintenance Facility
Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) previously evaluated the potential environmental and related impacts of constructing and operating an intercity passenger rail service...
27
Jan
2015
Accident Investigations
HQ-2015-1005 (Finalized)
Subject
Accident Investigations,
Hazardous Materials
Keywords: Accident Investigations, Hazardous Materials
Abstract: On January 27, 2015, at 2:17 a.m., EST, northbound CSX Transportation (CSX) Freight Train Q198-27 derailed after entering the Sandoz Spur and impacting a standing set of tank cars...
Accident Date
Accident Type
Other Impact Accident (OTI)
Railroad Name
CSX Transportation (CSX)
Location
Martin, SC
United States
Accident Number
HQ-2015-1005
Investigation Status
Finalized
26
Jan
2015
Emergency Declarations
The FRA Administrator’s Declaration of Emergency Event: Northeastern Severe Winter Weather
Subject
Emergency Declarations
FRA Docket Number
FRA-2015-0001
23
Jan
2015
Technical Reports
Validation of the Train Energy and Dynamics Simulator (TEDS)
Keywords: Air brake; Coupler forces; Draft gear; Dynamic braking; ECP braking; End of car cushioning; Slack action; Stopping distance; Tractive effort; Train dynamics validation; Train operation; TEDS; Validation of the Train Energy and Dynamics Simulator
Abstract: FRA has developed Train Energy and Dynamics Simulator (TEDS) based upon a longitudinal train dynamics and operations simulation model which allows users to conduct safety and risk...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-15/01
Office
RDI-22