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1997 Railroad Employee Fatalities: A Comprehensive Study

This document, entitled “1997 Railroad Employee Fatalities: A Comprehensive Study,” was designed to promote and enhance awareness of many unsafe behaviors and conditions that typically contribute to railroad employee fatalities. By furthering our understanding of the causes of railroad employee...

Noise Characteristics of Northeast Corridor High-Speed Trainsets

This technical report summarizes the results of noise tests carried out during November 1999 at the Transportation Technology Center (TTC) in Pueblo, Colorado. The tests were performed by Harris Miller Miller & Hanson Inc. (HMMH) and akustik-data Engineering Office (A-D) under sub-contract to...

Engineer Certification Reference Guide

This guide covers the application of engineer certification, certification evaluation methodologies, and the revocation process. It also covers operational monitoring, dispute resolution procedures, recordkeeping, and program submission.

Crosstie and Fastener Tests at FAST: 1988-1999

The Heavy Axle Load (HAL) implementation program began in 1988 with the objective of developing economically optimal and safe axle loads for North American railroads. This research is currently being conducted by the Transportation Technology Center, Inc. (TTC), a subsidiary of the Association of...