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FRA Approach to Managing Gap Safety
Author
          Office of Safety

Subject
                    Best Practices,
                    Safety Culture

**Keywords:** Passenger Rail Station Gap Management Guide
**Abstract:** The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is responsible for promoting the safety of the Nation’s passenger and freight railroads. To address this responsibility, FRA develops...
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              RRS
    8
Aug
2006
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Introduction to Software Configuration Management
Author
          Office of Safety

Subject
                    Best Practices

**Keywords:** SCM
**Abstract:** This document provides an introductory overview of the topic of software configuration management (SCM). It is intended to provide FRA headquarters, field, and industry personnel...
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              RRS
    1
Jun
2005
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Safety of Remote Control Locomotive Operations - Final Report
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          Federal Railraod Administration

Subject
                    Remote Control Locomotive Operations,
                    Best Practices


**Abstract:** FRA has completed the RCL safety assessment and has concluded that RCL operations are no less safe than conventional operations. Based on the data collected from December 2003...
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    1
Jul
1975
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International Research Program on Track/Train Dynamics: Phase One Report
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          E. F. Lind (Project Director)

Subject
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**Keywords:** Bibliography, Operating Policies, Engineer Performance Criteria, Dynamic Train Performance, Modelling, Train Handling Techniques
**Abstract:** Prepared for the Federal Railroad Administration, Railway Progress Institute, Transportation Development Agency of Canada and Association of American Railroads as a summary of the...
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Jan
1973
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Track Train Dynamics Guidelines for: Train Handling, Train Makeup, Track & Structure, Engineer Education
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          Association of American Railroads

Subject
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                    Freight Operations,
                    Track/Train Interactions

**Keywords:** Braking Performance, Engineers, Training, High Capacity Cars
**Abstract:** This manual was prepared as an immediate aid in improving freight train performance. It has five sections: Definitions and Functions of Equipment; Train Handling; Train Makeup...
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              AAR-R153

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