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Tread Buildup on Railroad Wheels
Based on the results of wheel slide tests and an inspection of wheels, the root cause of tread buildup (TBU) was identified as wheel slide caused by excessive brake force. During the tests, TBU accumulated to the greatest heights under dry conditions, at longer slide distances, and under heavier...An Evaluation of Safety Culture Initiatives at BNSF Railway
Major safety culture (SC) initiatives initiated in the FRA Office of Research, Technology and Development (RT&D), such as Clear Signal for Action (CSA), the Investigation of Safety Related Occurrences Protocol (ISROP), the Participative Safety Rules Revision, and the Confidential Close Calls...Passenger Train Emergency Systems: Single-Level Commuter Rail Car Egress Experiments
Under FRA sponsorship, a series of three experimental egress trials was conducted in 2005 and 2006 to obtain human factors data relating to the amount of time necessary for individuals to exit from a passenger rail car. This final report describes the results of all these emergency egress...FRA Acting Administrator Sarah Feinberg statement on Hoosier Service
"The Federal Railroad Administration is pleased to be partnering with INDOT as it finalizes its agreements with Amtrak and Iowa Pacific to continue the Hoosier State service. We are confident that our joint commitment will help enable continued safe access for passengers between Indianapolis and...