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26 Sep 2018

IMOUs

Denton County Transportation Authority C3RS IMOU

Author
Rob Castiglione

Subject Human Factors, Risk Reduction Program, Best Practices

Abstract: Implementing Memorandum of Understanding for the Denton County Transportation Authority Confidential Close Call Reporting System Program

19 Jul 2017

Publications

C3RS Inside the Rail Newsletter Issue 1

Author
NASA

Subject Human Factors, Risk Reduction Program, Best Practices

13 Jan 2017

Technical Reports

Weld Repair of Manganese Frogs for Enhanced Performance

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Best Practices, Rail and Infrastructure Integrity, Track

Keywords: Reciprocating wire feed, constant voltage, Flux-Cored Arc Welding, heat-affected zone, radiographic testing, Shielded Metal Arc Welding, ultimate tensile strength, yield strength.

Abstract:

When special trackwork contact surfaces (such as manganese-steel turnout frogs) become worn and damaged, they can be repaired to extend their lifetime, but current repair...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-17/01
Office
RRD

30 Sep 2014

Technical Reports

BNSF San Bernardino Case Study: Positive Train Control Risk Assessment

Author
Daniel Brod and Boaz Leslau

Subject Positive Train Control, Signal and Train Control, Risk Assessment

Keywords: Positive Train Control, Generalized Train Movement Simulator, I-ETMS, risk assessment, level splitting, engineering reliability metrics

Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration funded the BNSF San Bernardino Case Study to verify its Generalized Train Movement Simulator (GTMS) risk assessment capabilities on a planned...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-14/31
Office
RRD

30 Jun 2014

Human Capital Management

Leadership and Knowledge Management : Best Practices Guide

Subject Best Practices

Abstract: The guide summarizes key principles that can guide the implementation of programs in these areas, provides examples of processes that have been utilized successfully in the public...