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26
Sep
2018
Technical Bulletins
Technical Bulletin MP&E 18-01, Enforcement Guidance for requiring a manual reset to restart the alerter warning timing cycle, Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations Section 229.140(b)(3)
Subject
Motive Power and Equipment,
Operating Practices,
Railroad Employees
Keywords: Inspectors, Guidance, Alerters, NTSB Safety Recommendation, MP&E Compliance Manual
Abstract: To satisfy NTSB Safety Recommendation R-15-04, FRA is revising its Motor Power and Equipment Compliance Manual to emphasize the importance of enforcing compliance with existing...
Bulletin Number
MP&E 18-01
Discipline
Motive Power and Equipment
26
Jun
2018
Technical Bulletins
49 CFR Part 240 Safety Guidance: Motor Vehicle recordkeeping requirements; National Driver Register Data with States
Subject
Operating Practices
Keywords: Engineer Certification
Abstract: The Bulletin recognizes changes the National Highway Traffic Administration (NHTSA) has made to streamline the process for obtaining information from the National Driver...
Bulletin Number
OP-2018-01
Discipline
Operating Practices
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
25
Jul
2014
Technical Reports
Evaluation of Wheel/Rail Contact Mechanics: Concepts Report
Subject
Track,
Tracks & Structures,
Track/Train Interactions
Keywords: Roller Rig, Wheel-Rail Contact Mechanics, Rail Vehicle Dynamics, Contact Patch Dynamics, Wheel Forces and Moments
Abstract: A need exists for a new test rig design with advanced sensing technologies that will allow the railroad industry and regulatory agencies to better understand the wheel-rail...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-14/28
Office
RDI-21
24
Jul
2014
Technical Reports
Construction Loads Experienced by Plastic Composite Ties
Subject
Track,
Tracks & Structures,
Track/Train Interactions
Keywords: Plastic tie, composite tie, tie insertion, tie nipping, bending loads
Abstract: Damage to plastic composite ties during handling and track installation has been reported by a number of railroads. Results from a survey conducted to identify specific handling...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-14/25
Office
RDI-21