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25 Nov 2014

Safety Advisories

Roadway Worker Authority Limits— Importance of Clear Communication, Compliance With Applicable Rules and Procedures, and Ensuring That Appropriate Safety Redundancies Are in Place in the Event of Miscommunication or Error

Subject Safety Advisories

Abstract: FRA is issuing Safety Advisory 2014–02 to reemphasize the importance of clear communication and compliance with applicable rules and procedures regarding roadway worker authority...

Safety Advisory Number
2014-02

25 Nov 2014

Accident Investigations

HQ-2014-20 (Finalized)

Subject Accident Investigations

Keywords: Accident Investigations

Abstract: On Tuesday, November 25, 2014, at approximately 2:05 a.m. PST, a westbound Union Pacific Railroad (UP) freight train GSG5TR-20 traveling at a recorded speed of 23 miles per hour (...

Accident Date
Accident Type
Derailment (DRM)
Railroad Name
Union Pacific Railroad Company (UP)
Location

Belden, CA
United States

Accident Number
HQ-2014-20
Investigation Status
Finalized

24 Nov 2014

Technical Reports

Countermeasures to Mitigate Intentional Deaths on Railroad Rights-of-Way: Lessons Learned and Next Steps

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Highway-Rail Grade Crossings, Trespass Countermeasures

Keywords: Suicide, railroad, intentional fatality, trespass, countermeasure, suicide prevention, high speed rail

Abstract:

Researchers summarized and compared existing strategies for preventing suicides on railroad tracks, including discussion of different points of intervention.

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-14/36
Office
RDI-24

21 Nov 2014

Environmental Review Documents

Coast Corridor Improvements - 00a Cover Page and Title Sheets

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Environmental Protection

Keywords: Coast Corridor Improvements, EIS, EIR

Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments (SLOCOG), and the Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) have prepared this Program...

21 Nov 2014

Environmental Review Documents

Coast Corridor Improvements - 00b Summary

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Environmental Protection

Keywords: Coast Corridor Improvements, EIS, EIR