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Federal Railroad Administration

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) promotes safe and environmentally sound rail transportation. The FRA conducts research and development tests to evaluate projects in support of its safety mission and to enhance the railroad system as a national transportation resource. Public education campaigns on highway-rail grade crossing safety and the danger of trespassing on rail property are also administered by FRA. Bookmark this collection https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/collection_fra or https://doi.org/10.21949/1530835.

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Freight car reflectorization

CITE Title : Freight car reflectorization Creator(s) : Carroll, A. A.;Multer, J.;Williams, D.;Yaffee, M. A.; Corporate Creator(s) : John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.) Published Date : 1999-01-01 Report Number : DOT-VNTSC-FRA-97-2;DOT/FRA/ORD-98/11; URL : https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/8457 "Freight car reflectorization" (1999). "Freight car reflectorization" (1999) "Freight car reflectorization" , 1999 Export RIS Citation Information.

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1999-01-01

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Collisions at highway-railroad grade crossings have posed a significant safety problem. To reduce the number of these collisions at highway-railroad g...

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Railroad Horn Systems Research

CITE Title : Railroad Horn Systems Research Creator(s) : Rapoza, Amanda S.;Rickley, Edward J.;Raslear, Thomas G.; Corporate Contributor(s) : John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.) Published Date : 1999-01-01 Report Number : DOT-VNTSC-FRA-98-2;DOT/FRA/ORD-99/10; URL : https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/8447 "Railroad Horn Systems Research" (1999). "Railroad Horn Systems Research" (1999) "Railroad Horn Systems Research" , 1999 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Rapoza, Amanda S. ;

Rickley, Edward J.
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1999-01-01

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The U.S. Department of Transportation, Research and Special Programs Administration, Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, in support of the F...

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Fundamentals of track lateral shift for high-speed rail applications

CITE Title : Fundamentals of track lateral shift for high-speed rail applications Creator(s) : Kish, Andrew;Samavedam, Gopal;Wormley, David; Corporate Contributor(s) : John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.) Published Date : 1998-12-01 URL : https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/8515 "Fundamentals of track lateral" (1998). "Fundamentals of track lateral shift for high-speed rail applications" (1998) "Fundamentals of track lateral shift for high-speed rail applications" , 1998 Export RIS Citation Information.

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1998-12-01

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The fundamental mechanics of track lateral shift due to vehicle and thermally induced loads are defined, and an analytic approach is presented for the...

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Estimation of Rail Wear Limits Based on Rail Strength Investigations

CITE Title : Estimation of Rail Wear Limits Based on Rail Strength Investigations Creator(s) : Jeong, David Y.;Tang, Yim H.;Orringer, O.; Corporate Contributor(s) : John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.) Published Date : 1998-12-01 Report Number : DOT-VNTSC-FRA-98-13;DOT/FRA/ORD-98/07; URL : https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/8450 "Estimation of Rail Wear" (1998). "Estimation of Rail Wear Limits Based on Rail Strength Investigations" (1998) "Estimation of Rail Wear Limits Based on Rail Strength Investigations" , 1998 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Jeong, David Y. ;

Tang, Yim H.
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1998-12-01

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This report describes analyses performed to estimate limits on rail wear based on strength investigations. Two different failure modes are considered ...

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Propagation Analysis of Transverse Defects Originating at the Lower Gage Corner of Rail

CITE Title : Propagation Analysis of Transverse Defects Originating at the Lower Gage Corner of Rail Creator(s) : Jeong, David Y.;Tang, Yim H.;Orringer, O.;Perlman, A. Benjamin; Corporate Contributor(s) : John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.) Published Date : 1998-12-01 Report Number : DOT-VNTSC-FRA-98-14;DOT/FRA/ORD-98/06; URL : https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/8451 "Propagation Analysis of Transverse" (1998). "Propagation Analysis of Transverse Defects Originating at the Lower Gage Corner of Rail" (1998) "Propagation Analysis of Transverse Defects Originating at the Lower Gage Corner of Rail" , 1998 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Jeong, David Y. ;

Tang, Yim H.
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1998-12-01

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This report describes analyses performed to examine the growth rate of a particular transverse defect that forms in the rail head. The most common tra...

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Safety Evaluation of TSM Prototype Electronically Controlled Pneumatic Train Brake System on Brake Rack

CITE Title : Safety Evaluation of TSM Prototype Electronically Controlled Pneumatic Train Brake System on Brake Rack Creator(s) : Carlson, Fred Corporate Creator(s) : Association of American Railroads. Transportation Technology Center, Inc. (TTCI) Corporate Contributor(s) : United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration. Office of Research and Development Published Date : 1998-11-01 Report Number : FRA/ORD-99/08 URL : https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/62582 "Safety Evaluation of TSM" (1998). "Safety Evaluation of TSM Prototype Electronically Controlled Pneumatic Train Brake System on Brake Rack" (1998) "Safety Evaluation of TSM Prototype Electronically Controlled Pneumatic Train Brake System on Brake Rack" , 1998 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Carlson, Fred

1998-11-01

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Performance standards for Electronically Controlled Pneumatic (ECP) freight brake systems for use on the North American railroads are being developed ...

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Training requirements for railroad dispatchers : objectives, syllabi and test designs

CITE Title : Training requirements for railroad dispatchers : objectives, syllabi and test designs Creator(s) : Reinach, S.;Gertler, J.;Kuehn, G.; Corporate Contributor(s) : Foster-Miller Associates;IIT Research Institute; Published Date : 1998-11-01 Report Number : DOT/FRA/ORD-98-08 URL : https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/8434 "Training requirements for railroad" (1998). "Training requirements for railroad dispatchers : objectives, syllabi and test designs" (1998) "Training requirements for railroad dispatchers : objectives, syllabi and test designs" , 1998 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Reinach, S. ;

Gertler, J.
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1998-11-01

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This report presents the results of a study to develop railroad dispatcher training objectives, syllabi for three types of training programs and test ...

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Human Factors Guidelines for Locomotive Cabs

CITE Title : Human Factors Guidelines for Locomotive Cabs Creator(s) : Multer, Jordan;Rudich, Robert;Yearwood, Kevin; Corporate Creator(s) : John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.) Corporate Contributor(s) : United States. Federal Railroad Administration. Office of Research and Development Published Date : 1998-11-01 Report Number : DOT-VNTSC-FRA-98-8;DOT/FRA/ORD-98/03; URL : https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/38595 "Human Factors Guidelines for" (1998). "Human Factors Guidelines for Locomotive Cabs" (1998) "Human Factors Guidelines for Locomotive Cabs" , 1998 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Multer, Jordan ;

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1998-11-01

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This document presents human factors' guidelines for the evaluation of the locomotive cab. These guidelines are part of an effort to evaluate working ...

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Estimation of Residual Stresses in Railroad Commuter Car Wheels Following Manufacture [Presentation]

CITE Title : Estimation of Residual Stresses in Railroad Commuter Car Wheels Following Manufacture [Presentation] Creator(s) : Gordon, Jeff;Perlman, A. Benjamin; Corporate Contributor(s) : John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.) Published Date : 1998-11-01 URL : https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/8521 "Estimation of Residual Stresses" (1998). "Estimation of Residual Stresses in Railroad Commuter Car Wheels Following Manufacture [Presentation]" (1998) "Estimation of Residual Stresses in Railroad Commuter Car Wheels Following Manufacture [Presentation]" , 1998 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Gordon, Jeff ;

Perlman, A. Benjamin

1998-11-01

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A finite element simulation is presented for the prediction of residual stresses resulting from the heat treatment of railroad commuter car wheels dur...

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Evaluation of retroreflective markings to increase rail car conspicuity

CITE Title : Evaluation of retroreflective markings to increase rail car conspicuity Creator(s) : Ford, Robert E;Hungerford, John C;Richards, Steven H; Corporate Contributor(s) : University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Center for Transportation Research;John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.); Published Date : 1998-10-01 Report Number : DOT-VNTSC-RR897-PM-98-22 URL : https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/8423 "Evaluation of retroreflective markings" (1998). "Evaluation of retroreflective markings to increase rail car conspicuity" (1998) "Evaluation of retroreflective markings to increase rail car conspicuity" , 1998 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Ford, Robert E ;

Hungerford, John C
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1998-10-01

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The purpose of this study was to develop guidelines and recommendations for the design of retroreflective marking systems to enhance the conspicuity o...

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Field Evaluation of a Wayside Horn at a Highway-Railroad Grade Crossing

CITE Title : Field Evaluation of a Wayside Horn at a Highway-Railroad Grade Crossing Creator(s) : Multer, Jordan;Rapoza, Amanda; Corporate Contributor(s) : John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.);United States. Department of Transportation. Research and Special Programs Administration; Published Date : 1998-06-01 Report Number : DOT-VNTSC-FRA-97-1;DOT/FRA/ORD-98/04; URL : https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/8428 "Field Evaluation of a" (1998). "Field Evaluation of a Wayside Horn at a Highway-Railroad Grade Crossing" (1998) "Field Evaluation of a Wayside Horn at a Highway-Railroad Grade Crossing" , 1998 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Multer, Jordan ;

Rapoza, Amanda

1998-06-01

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The current study represents one of several efforts by the Federal Railroad Administration to evaluate the effectiveness of auditory warnings designed...

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Improved Source Location Using Sensor Arrays

CITE Title : Improved Source Location Using Sensor Arrays Creator(s) : Connolly, Mark P.;Lyman, James; Corporate Creator(s) : Cyltek, Inc. Corporate Contributor(s) : United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration Published Date : 1998-06-01 Report Number : FRA/ORD/98/05 URL : https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/60803 "Improved Source Location Using" (1998). "Improved Source Location Using Sensor Arrays" (1998) "Improved Source Location Using Sensor Arrays" , 1998 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Connolly, Mark P. ;

Lyman, James

1998-06-01

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The purpose of this research was to develop a sensor array capable of identifying the location of acoustic sources. The sensor array was constructed f...

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Analyses of rail chill effect

CITE Title : Analyses of rail chill effect Creator(s) : Raj, P. K.;Crowe, K. E.; Corporate Creator(s) : Technology & Management Systems, Inc.;John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.); Published Date : 1998-06-01 Report Number : DOT-VNTSC-FRA-96-8;DOT/FRA/ORD-97/07; URL : https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/8932 "Analyses of rail chill" (1998). "Analyses of rail chill effect" (1998) "Analyses of rail chill effect" , 1998 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Raj, P. K. ;

Crowe, K. E.

1998-06-01

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The principles of heat transfer are applied to analyze the so-called "rail chill" effect, which refers to hear loss by conduction from a hot rail vehi...

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Safety of High-Speed Ground Transportation Systems: Human Factors Phase III: Effects of Control Automation on Operator Performance

CITE Title : Safety of High-Speed Ground Transportation Systems: Human Factors Phase III: Effects of Control Automation on Operator Performance Creator(s) : Multer, J;Lanzilotta, E.;Sheridan, T.; Corporate Creator(s) : John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.);Human-Machine Systems Laboratory;Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Corporate Contributor(s) : United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration. Office of Research and Development Published Date : 1998-04-01 Report Number : DOT-VNTSC-FRA-98-3;DOT/FRA/OD-96/09; URL : https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/62395 "Safety of High-Speed Ground" (1998). "Safety of High-Speed Ground Transportation Systems: Human Factors Phase III: Effects of Control Automation on Operator Performance" (1998) "Safety of High-Speed Ground Transportation Systems: Human Factors Phase III: Effects of Control Automation on Operator Performance" , 1998 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Multer, J ;

Lanzilotta, E.
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1998-04-01

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This report summarizes work done under an ongoing research program at the Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, RSPA/USDOT (Cambridge, MA) in ...

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Intelligent transportation systems and their implications for railroads : proceedings of a joint FRA-ITS America technical symposium

CITE Title : Intelligent transportation systems and their implications for railroads : proceedings of a joint FRA-ITS America technical symposium Creator(s) : Carroll, Anya A. Corporate Creator(s) : John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.) Corporate Contributor(s) : United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration;ITS America; Published Date : 1998-03-01 Report Number : DOT-VNTSC-FRA-97-8;DOT-FRA-ORD-97-11; URL : https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/4249 "Intelligent transportation systems and" (1998). "Intelligent transportation systems and their implications for railroads : proceedings of a joint FRA-ITS America technical symposium" (1998) "Intelligent transportation systems and their implications for railroads : proceedings of a joint FRA-ITS America technical symposium" , 1998 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Carroll, Anya A.

1998-03-01

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The Federal Railroad Administration and the Intelligent Transportation Society of America (ITS America) convened a joint Technical Symposium on June 4...

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Rail vehicle crashworthiness symposium

CITE Title : Rail vehicle crashworthiness symposium Creator(s) : Tyrell, David C.;Rubin, Arthur H.; Corporate Contributor(s) : John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.) Published Date : 1998-03-01 Report Number : DOT-VNTSC-FRA-98-1;DOT/FRA/ORD-97/08, Final Report; URL : https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/8452 "Rail vehicle crashworthiness symposium" (1998). "Rail vehicle crashworthiness symposium" (1998) "Rail vehicle crashworthiness symposium" , 1998 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Tyrell, David C. ;

Rubin, Arthur H.

1998-03-01

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This document contains the proceedings of the Rail Vehicle Crashworthiness Symposium held at the Volpe Center in Cambridge, Massachusetts on June 24, ...

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Safety of High-Speed Ground Transportation Systems: Crashworthiness of Passenger Trains

CITE Title : Safety of High-Speed Ground Transportation Systems: Crashworthiness of Passenger Trains Creator(s) : Marquis, Brian;Severson, Kristine J.;Tyrell, David C.; Corporate Creator(s) : John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.) Corporate Contributor(s) : United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration. Office of Research and Development Published Date : 1998-02-01 Report Number : DOT-VNTSC-FRA-97-4;FRA/ORD-97/10; URL : https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/8424 "Safety of High-Speed Ground" (1998). "Safety of High-Speed Ground Transportation Systems: Crashworthiness of Passenger Trains" (1998) "Safety of High-Speed Ground Transportation Systems: Crashworthiness of Passenger Trains" , 1998 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Marquis, Brian ;

Severson, Kristine J.
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1998-02-01

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The results of analyses conducted to determine the effectiveness of structural and interior train design strategies in protecting occupants during col...

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Corporate culture, compliance and railroad operating rules

CITE Title : Corporate culture, compliance and railroad operating rules Creator(s) : Coplen, Michael K. Corporate Creator(s) : John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.) Published Date : 1997-12-01 Report Number : DOT-VNTSC-FRA-97-7 URL : https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/8722 "Corporate culture, compliance and" (1997). "Corporate culture, compliance and railroad operating rules" (1997) "Corporate culture, compliance and railroad operating rules" , 1997 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Coplen, Michael K.

1997-12-01

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A focus group was held at the 1996 Bi-annual Operating Rules Association meeting of North American railroads to discuss thegeneral issue of compliance...

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Analysis of spectrum utilization and message length statistics for the railroad land mobile radio service

CITE Title : Analysis of spectrum utilization and message length statistics for the railroad land mobile radio service Creator(s) : Terada, M. Corporate Creator(s) : United States. National Telecommunications and Information Administration;United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration; Published Date : 1997-11-01 Report Number : NTIA-98-345 URL : https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/5296 "Analysis of spectrum utilization" (1997). "Analysis of spectrum utilization and message length statistics for the railroad land mobile radio service" (1997) "Analysis of spectrum utilization and message length statistics for the railroad land mobile radio service" , 1997 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Terada, M.

1997-11-01

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In support of the Federal Railroad Administration of the United States Department of Transportation, the Institute for Telecommunication Sciences (ITS...

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Accident/Incident Bulletin: Calendar Year 1996

CITE Title : Accident/Incident Bulletin: Calendar Year 1996 Corporate Creator(s) : United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration Published Date : 1997-08-01 URL : https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/5792 "Accident/Incident Bulletin: Calendar Year" (1997). "Accident/Incident Bulletin: Calendar Year 1996" (1997) "Accident/Incident Bulletin: Calendar Year 1996" , 1997 Export RIS Citation Information.

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United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration

1997-08-01

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Railroads must file monthly accident/incident reports with the Federal Railroad Administration’s (FRA) Office of Safety. Bulletin 165 is a summary o...

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