Separation Distance of Hazardous Materials Cars and Train Crews and/or Locomotives - Literature Review (Buffer Car Research Study)

Sullivan, Laura; Raney, Mark; Paleo, Emilio

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Separation Distance of Hazardous Materials Cars and Train Crews and/or Locomotives - Literature Review (Buffer Car Research Study)

2022-07-01
By Sullivan, Laura ; Raney, Mark ; Paleo, Emilio

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Creators:

Sullivan, Laura ; Raney, Mark ; Paleo, Emilio
Corporate Creators:

John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.)
Corporate Contributors:

United States. Department of Transportation. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration. Office of Hazardous Materials Safety
Subject/TRT Terms:

Buffer Cars (Railroads) Hazardous Materials Literature Reviews Location Railroad Cars Railroad Safety Railroad Transportation Railroad Vehicle Operations Regulations
Publication/ Report Number:

DOT-VNTSC-PHMSA-21-02
Resource Type:

Tech Report
Geographical Coverage:

United States
Edition:

May 2019 – July 2022
Corporate Publisher:

John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.)
Abstract:

Train makeup and switching operations are governed by car placement regulations, which establish effective separation distance requirements by means of “buffer cars”. The separation distance requirements in the U.S. were established in 1922 and have remained largely unchanged, despite dramatic changes in rail operations, rail equipment, and the variety and quantities of HM being transported. The purpose of this research (Volpe Buffer Car Research Study) is to inform future PHMSA research and potential rulemakings on the separation distance of HM from train crews and/or occupied locomotives. The study entailed conducting a focused literature review and consultations with the Federal Railroad Administration and Transport Canada. The objective of the study being to identify and review existing relevant studies; identify gaps in the existing studies; determine what conclusions, if any, can be drawn from the existing studies; and provide recommendations for further research.
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PDF
Funding:

693JK319N000012
Collection(s):

PHMSA Collection Volpe Center
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