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National Emergency Number Association Seminar (NENA 9-1-1 goes to Washington) Remarks
Coordination of Railway Incident Management with 9-1-1 Authorities and Field Responders.Presentation NOTES from the US DOT Intercity Passenger Rail Forum
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Presentation from the US DOT Intercity Passenger Rail Forum
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Rail Industry Job Analysis: Freight Conductor
This document describes the results from a job analysis that was conducted for the position of Freight Conductor. Key aspects of the position were identified, including main tasks and knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics (KSAOs) needed to carry out the requirements of the job...Vehicle/Track Interaction Safety Standards; High-Speed and High Cant Deficiency Operations
FRA is amending the Track Safety Standards and Passenger Equipment Safety Standards to promote the safe interaction of rail vehicles with the track over which they operate under a variety of conditions at speeds up to 220 m.p.h. The final rule revises standards for track geometry and safety...Developing an Effective Corrective Action Process: Lessons Learned from Operating a Confidential Close Call Reporting System
In 2007, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) launched C3RS, the Confidential Close Call Reporting System, as a demonstration project to learn how to facilitate the effective reporting and implementation of corrective actions, and assess the impact of reporting close call events on safety....