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30
Dec
2013
Technical Reports
Using Wheel Temperature Detector Technology to Monitor Railcar Brake System Effectiveness
Subject
Braking Systems,
Facilities & Test Equipment
Keywords: Wheel temperature detector, ineffective brake, air cut out, bad order, cold wheel
Abstract: In support of the FRA Energy, Environment, and Engine (E3) program, this study reviews and evaluates technology development opportunities, equipment upgrades, and best practices (...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-13/50
Office
RRD
30
Dec
2013
Technical Reports
Effect of Gate Skirts on Pedestrian Behavior at Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Subject
Grade Crossing Pedestrian Safety,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings,
Signal and Train Control
Keywords: Gate skirts, highway-rail, grade crossing, pedestrian behavior, pedestrian gates, violations, enhancement, safety, Train Activations
Abstract: This study evaluated the effect of gate skirts (barriers intended to block pedestrians from crossing under gates) in reducing the number of trespass violations.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-13/51
Office
RRD
30
Dec
2013
Accident Investigations
HQ-2013-30 (Finalized)
Subject
Accident Investigations
Keywords: Accident Investigations, Union Pacific Railroad Company
Abstract: On December 30, 2013, at 6:28 a.m., CST, a southbound Union Pacific (UP) freight train, MPBSR 30, traveling at a recorded 28 miles per hour, collided head-on with a standing...
Accident Date
Accident Type
Head End Collision (HEC)
Railroad Name
BNSF Railway Company
Location
Keithville, LA
United States
Accident Number
HQ-2013-30
Investigation Status
Finalized
30
Dec
2013
Accident Investigations
HQ-2013-31 (Finalized)
Subject
Accident Investigations,
Hazardous Materials
Keywords: Accident Investigations, Crude Oil, BNSF, Hazardous Materials
Abstract: On Monday, December 30, 2013, at 2:11 p.m., (CST), a westbound BNSF Railway (BNSF) grain train, G-RYLRGT9-26A, carrying soy beans, consisting of two head-end locomotives, one rear...
Accident Date
Accident Type
Derailment (DRM)
Railroad Name
BNSF Railway Company (BNSF)
Location
Casselton, ND
United States
Accident Number
HQ-2013-31
Investigation Status
Finalized
20
Dec
2013
Quarterly Performance Reports
Rail Service Metrics and Performance: Quarter Ended September 30, 2013 (Fourth Quarter of Fiscal Year 2013)
Keywords: Rail Service Metrics and Performance: Quarter Ended September 30, 2013 (Fourth Quarter of Fiscal Year 2013)
Office
RPD-22