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Application of Welded Steel Sandwich Panels for Tank Car Shell Impact Protection
This report describes research conducted to examine the application of sandwich structure technology to provide protection against the threat of an indenter striking the side or shell of a tank car in the event of an accident. This research was conducted in two phases over a 3-year period. Testing...Passenger Train Emergency Systems: Review of Egress Variables and Egress Simulation Models
This report is a revised version of the original which can be found at DOT/FRA/ORD-13/22 Revision A
FRA Budget Hearing: Written Statement
Oral testimony available here.
FRA Budget Hearing: Oral Testimony
Written statement available here.
Associate Federal Railroad Administrator Thompson Participates in Ribbon Cutting for Revitalized King Street Station
SEATTLE – Associate Federal Railroad Administrator Kevin Thompson today joined Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn and Congressman Jim McDermott at the ribbon cutting for the newly revitalized King Street Station. The $55 million project, which received $32.9 million from the U.S. Department of...