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Brandywine Valley / Upper Merion and Plymouth Railroad 242 Program Approval letter
Author
          RRS-11

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                    Conductor Certification

**Keywords:** Conductor
    22
Mar
2024
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Detailed Puncture Analyses of Tank Cars: Analysis of Different Impactor Threats and Impact Conditions
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          Steven W. Kirkpatrick

Subject
                    Hazardous Materials

**Keywords:** Tank car, Impactor, derailment, hazardous materials, hazmat
**Abstract:** There has been significant research in recent years to analyze and improve the impact behavior and puncture resistance of railroad tank cars. Much of this research has been...
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              DOT/FRA/ORD-13/17 Revision 1

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              RRD
    20
Mar
2024
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FY24 Amtrak Detailed Spend Plan
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          Federal Railroad Administration


**Keywords:** FY24 Amtrak Detailed Spend Plan, Amtrak, Spend Plan
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Logistics Park of North Dakota Environmental Assessment: Appendix A - Fright Rail Basis of Design
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