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3
Jun
2019
Compliance Manuals
Training, Qualification, and Oversight for Safety-Related Railroad Employees; Compliance Guide
Subject
Railroad System Oversight
Keywords: Training
Abstract: Updated May 2019 Compliance Guide for 49 CFR Part 243
Discipline
Human Performance Division
29
Sep
2017
Technical Reports
Passenger/Freight Train Collision September 12, 2008, Chatsworth, CA : Appendices A.1 Through B.3
Subject
Accident Reduction
Keywords: Transportation, safety, rail accident investigation, crashworthiness, structures and dynamics, Chatsworth collision, passenger train
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-17/20
Office
RPD-32
29
Sep
2017
Technical Reports
Passenger/Freight Train Collision September 12, 2008, Chatsworth, CA: Main Report
Subject
Accident Reduction
Keywords: Transportation, safety, rail accident investigation, crashworthiness, structures and dynamics, Chatsworth collision, passenger train, locomotive
Abstract: On September 12, 2008, a passenger train and freight train collided head-on in the Chatsworth district of Los Angeles, CA. Each train was initially travelling at more than 40 mph...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-17/20
Office
RPD-32
16
Apr
2015
Reference Materials
Notice of Funding Availability - Grade Crossings, Positive Train Control, and Passenger Rail Corridor Plans
Subject
Positive Train Control,
Accident Reduction,
Budget,
Grants & Financial Assistance,
Capital Planning
Keywords: NOFA; notice of funding availability; PTC; Positive Train Control; Grade Crossings; Passenger Rail; Passenger Rail Corridor Plans
Abstract: Notice of Funding Avialability (NOFA) - Selected Interciity Passenger Rail Grade Crossing Improvements, Positive Train Control Implementation Projects and Passenger Rail Corridor...
21
Mar
2014
Technical Reports
Performance Evaluation of Concrete Railroad Ties on the Northeast Corridor
Subject
Track,
Tracks & Structures
Keywords: Concrete railroad ties, alkali-silica reaction (ASR), delayed ettringite formation (DEF), impact echo, material analysis, prestressing tendons, degradation mechanisms, petrographic analyses, bursting and splitting forces, transfer strength and length
Abstract: Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc. conducted an investigation into the factors that caused widespread failure in prestressed concrete railroad ties on the Northeast Corridor. The...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/RPD-14/03
Office
RPD