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Recommended Emergency Preparedness Guidelines for Passenger Trains
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1993-12-01
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Edition:Final Report January 1993-November 1993
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Abstract:The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has recognized the need for intercity and commuter passenger train systems,
regardless of the size of the system and type of service provided, to engage in careful, advance planning in order to
respond effectively to emergencies. This advance planning should address emergency response procedures, training of
system operating and other emergency response organization personnel, and the provision and use of emergency equipment.
This document contains recommended guidelines designed to assist system operating and emergency response organization
management in evaluating and modifying or supplementing their emergency response plans. The recommendations address
guidelines relating to emergency plans, procedures, and training. In addition, guidelines for passenger train and
facility features intended to (1) shorten emergency response time, (2) improve the effectiveness of evacuating
passengers, and (3) minimize the effects of an emergency are presented.
The information contained in this document is intended to assist passenger train system operators to assess, develop,
document, and improve their emergency response capabilities and to coordinate these efforts with emergency response
organizations in a manner that best protects the traveling public and system passenger trains and facilities.
These recommendations provide a useful framework for these organizations to evaluate and, if necessary, modify or
supplement their emergency preparedness plans and procedures, training, and passenger train and wayside facility
equipment.
Depending on the local operating environment, certain recommendations contained in this report may not be appropriate
for particular passenger train system routes or operations.
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