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11 Jan 2023

Forms and Templates

Post Accident Testing Criteria Flow Chart - Updated and Effective January 1, 2023

Author
Office of Railroad Safety

Subject Drug and Alcohol Program, Operating Practices

Keywords: post accident testing; drug and alcohol testing

Abstract:

Post Accident Testing Criteria Flow Chart - Revised with Effective Date of January 1, 2022

Form Status
Active
Document Format
PDF
Expiration Date

8 Jan 2021

Forms and Templates

FRA Post-Accident Testing Guidance & Definitions Revised and Effective January 8, 2021

Author
RRS

Subject Drug and Alcohol Program, Operating Practices

Keywords: Post Accident Testing; guidance; definitions

Abstract:

FRA Post-Accident Testing Guidance & Definitions

Form Number
PATT Guidance
Form Status
Active
Document Format
PDF
Expiration Date

19 Nov 2018

Research Results

2017 Grade Crossing Research Needs Workshop

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Grade Crossing and Trespass Outreach/Education, Signal and Train Control

Keywords: Railroads, highway-rail, grade crossing, research needs, rail safety, rail research

Abstract:

At this workshop, subject-matter experts shared best practices, identified research needs and discussed new strategies for reducing grade crossing incidents and fatalities.

Report Number
RR 18-16
Office
RDI-23

8 Oct 2018

Other Reports

Fatal Accident Patterns - Hours of Day

Author
Office of Railroad Safety

Subject Signal and Train Control

Keywords: FAMES

Office
RRS

9 Apr 2018

Technical Reports

Rail Base Corrosion and Cracking Prevention: Phase 2

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Rail and Infrastructure Integrity

Keywords: Corrosion, rail, rail base corrosion, coatings, corrosion testing, premature rail failure

Abstract: In March 2014, EWI was engaged by the Federal Railroad Administration to research rail treatments to prevent rail base corrosion in corrosive environments. A coating system was...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-18/09
Office
RDI-21