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12 Nov 2014

Technical Reports

Developing a Reliable Signal Wire Attachment Method

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Keywords: Railroad; rail; rail head; rail head defect; train control; signal wire attachment; liquid metal embrittlement; heat affected zone; solid state welding; naval brass; rail wire interface; martensite; inertial welding

Abstract: The goal of this project was to develop a better attachment method for rail signal wires to improve the reliability of signaling systems. EWI conducted basic research into the...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-14/33
Office
RDI-21

12 Nov 2014

Technical Reports

Trespass Event Risk Factors

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Highway-Rail Grade Crossings, Trespass Countermeasures

Keywords: Railroading, trespassing, risk factors, data collection

Abstract:

This report investigated 4 common risk factors for rail trespassing incidents: ignoring warning signs, intoxication, electronic device use, and location-based factors. ...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-14/32
Office
RDI-23

11 Nov 2014

Environmental Review Documents

New Hampshire Capitol Corridor Project: Service Development Plan

Author
New Hampshire Department of Transportation

7 Nov 2014

Environmental Review Documents

Hudson Yards Concrete Casing Construction, New York, New York : Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI)

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Environmental Protection

Keywords: FONSI; Hudson Yards Concrete Casing Construction

Abstract:

For purposes of right-of-way (ROW) preservation, the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) is currently constructing an underground concrete casing in the Eastern...

1 Nov 2014

Accident Investigations

HQ-2014-15 (Finalized)

Subject Accident Investigations

Keywords: Accident Investigations

Abstract: On Saturday, November 1, 2014, at 5:12 p.m. PST, an eastbound Union Pacific Railroad (UP) train AMLNGR-31(Train #1) collided with the rear end of a standing eastbound UP train...

Accident Date
Accident Type
Rear End Collision (REC)
Railroad Name
Union Pacific Railroad Company (UP)
Location

Winterhaven, CA
United States

Accident Number
HQ-2014-15
Investigation Status
Finalized