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HQ-2016-1160 (Finalized)

On September 29, 2016, at approximately 8:38 a.m., EDT, eastbound New Jersey Transit (NJT) Train No. 1614 struck the bumper block located at the east-end of No. 5 station track, at the Hoboken Terminal, Hoboken, New Jersey. The train was traveling at a recorded speed of 20 miles per hour (mph) when...

Full-Scale Shell Impact of a DOT-105 Tank Car

On April 27, 2016, FRA conducted a full-scale shell impact test of a DOT105A500W (DOT-105) tank car at the Transportation Technology Center (TTC) in Pueblo, CO. The shell of the car was struck at its mid-length by a 297,000 pound ram car equipped with a 12-inch by 12-inch impactor.

Proceedings 1974 National Conference On Railroad-Highway Crossing Safety

Sponsored by U.S. Dept of Transportation held at U.S. Air Force Academy Interim Education Center. "To Demonstrate how each of the partners in grade crossing improvement program is using or can best use new techniques and new funding in a cooperative effort to implement an effective grade...

Proceedings 1974 National Conference On Railroad-Highway Crossing Safety

Sponsored by U.S. Dept of Transportation held at U.S. Air Force Academy Interim Education Center. "To Demonstrate how each of the partners in grade crossing improvement program is using or can best use new techniques and new funding in a cooperative effort to implement an effective grade...