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2016
Technical Reports
Installation of Active Noise Control and Active Vibration Control on a GP40-2 Locomotive
Author
          Federal Railroad Administration

Subject
                    Operating Practices

**Keywords:** active noise control, active vibration control, static operation, on-track operation
**Abstract:** This project evaluated the performance of active noise control (ANC) and active vibration control (AVC) technologies using a GP40-2 locomotive located at the Transportation...
Report Number
              DOT/FRA/ORD-16/20

  Office
              RDI-22
    17
Jun
2016
Technical Reports
Improved Quality Truck Castings
Author
          Federal Railroad Administration

Subject
                    Operating Practices

**Keywords:** Bolster, side frame, truck, casting, foundry
**Abstract:** A review of the car repair billing database shows that many bolsters and side frames are removed from service each year due to cracking or breaking. Derailment-related costs due...
Report Number
              DOT/FRA/ORD-16/18

  Office
              RDI-22
    9
May
2014
Compliance Manuals
Hours of Service Compliance Manual; Passenger Operations
Author
          Office of Railroad Safety

Subject
                    Hours of Service,
                    Operating Practices,
                    Passenger Rail

**Keywords:** Hours of Service
**Abstract:** This manual provides clarification on hours of service requirements found at 49 CFR Part 228, Hours of Service Recordkeeping, and FRA hours of service interpretations and...
Discipline
              Operating Practices
    6
Dec
2013
Compliance Manuals
Hours of Service Compliance Manual; Freight Operations
Author
          Office of Railroad Safety

Subject
                    Freight Operations,
                    Hours of Service,
                    Operating Practices

**Keywords:** Hours of Service
**Abstract:** This manual provides clarification on hours of service requirements found in the HSL, Title 49 CFR Part 228, Hours of Service Recordkeeping, and FRA hours of service...
Discipline
              Operating Practices
    11
Oct
2011
Safety Advisories
Following Procedures When Going Between Rolling Equipment

Subject
                    Operating Practices,
                    Switching Operations

**Keywords:** locomotive; RCL; accident; fatality; RCO

Safety Advisory Number
              2011-02

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