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8
Nov
2019
Compliance Manuals
Highway-Rail Grade Crossing and Trespass Prevention: Compliance, Procedures, and Policies Programs Manual
Subject
Grade Crossings
Discipline
General
1
Oct
2018
Reports to Congress
National Strategy to Prevent Trespassing on Railroad Property
Subject
Trespasser Programs,
Accident Reduction,
Grade Crossings
Abstract: Trespassing on railroad property is the leading cause of all rail-related deaths in the United States. More people are struck and killed by trains each year while trespassing –...
19
Jul
2016
Other Reports
Federal Railroad Administration Guide for Preparing U.S. DOT Crossing Inventory Forms
Subject
Grade Crossings,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Abstract: This Guide for Preparing U.S. DOT Crossing Inventory Forms (Guide) is intended to provide guidance to operating railroads and States on completing the U.S. DOT Crossing...
Office
RRS-23
20
Jun
2016
Technical Reports
Installation of Active Noise Control and Active Vibration Control on a GP40-2 Locomotive
Subject
Operating Practices
Keywords: active noise control, active vibration control, static operation, on-track operation
Abstract: This project evaluated the performance of active noise control (ANC) and active vibration control (AVC) technologies using a GP40-2 locomotive located at the Transportation...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-16/20
Office
RDI-22
17
Jun
2016
Technical Reports
Improved Quality Truck Castings
Subject
Operating Practices
Keywords: Bolster, side frame, truck, casting, foundry
Abstract: A review of the car repair billing database shows that many bolsters and side frames are removed from service each year due to cracking or breaking. Derailment-related costs due...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-16/18
Office
RDI-22