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19 Jul 2023

Directives

Railworthiness Directive for Certain Railroad Tank Cars Owned by Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Rail Services (SMBC) and Equipped With SMBC-owned Rubber Linings

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Hazardous Materials

Abstract:

FRA is issuing this Directive to ensure public safety, ensure compliance with the applicable Federal regulations governing the safe movement of hazardous materials by rail, and...

Directive Type
Railroad Safety
Directive Number
Railworthiness Directive No. 2023-01

13 Mar 2015

Directives

Railworthiness Directive for Railroad Tank Cars Equipped With Certain McKenzie Valve & Machining LLC Valves

Subject Freight Operations, Hazardous Materials, Motive Power and Equipment

Keywords: Railworthiness Directive; Hazerdous Materials; Valve; Tank Cars

Abstract: This Directive requires railroad tank car owners to replace unapproved valves currently installed in some tank cars. The valves in question are UNNR ball valves manufactured and...

Directive Type
Safety
Directive Number
Railworthiness Directive, Notice No. 1

19 Apr 2002

Directives

Railworthiness Directive for Pre-1974 GATX-Built Tanks with Reinforcement Bars

Author
Office of Railroad Safety

Subject Freight Operations, Hazardous Materials, Motive Power and Equipment

Keywords: Railworthiness Directive; Hazerdous Materials; Reinforcing Bars; Tank Cars

Directive Type
Safety
Directive Number
Railworthiness Directive, Notice No. 4
Office
RRS

Forms

C3RS Mechanical Report Form

Subject Risk Reduction Program

Keywords: C3RS

Forms

C3RS Engineering Report Form

Subject Risk Reduction Program

Keywords: C3RS