Implementation of the Federal Railroad Administration Grade-crossing Whistle Ban Law: Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Ground Transportation of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives, One Hundred Sixth Congress, Second Session, July 18, 2000 |
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... accident prediction values that translate to a " 1 in 27 million ” chance of a collision ) but are located in noise ... reduction . This reduction occurred at a time when vehicular and rail traffic has almost doubled . The ICC and IDOT ...
... accident prediction values that translate to a " 1 in 27 million ” chance of a collision ) but are located in noise ... reduction . This reduction occurred at a time when vehicular and rail traffic has almost doubled . The ICC and IDOT ...
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... accidents that occurred at whistle ban crossings and ... accident analysis . " For the twelve case studies , a total of 130 collisions occurred during whistle bans while 80 occurred when horns were sounded , indicating a 38 percent reduction ...
... accidents that occurred at whistle ban crossings and ... accident analysis . " For the twelve case studies , a total of 130 collisions occurred during whistle bans while 80 occurred when horns were sounded , indicating a 38 percent reduction ...
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... accident reduction credit for the installation of required gates in Quiet Zones ; 5 ) Provide predicted accident reduction credit for safety improvements not accounted for in the accident prediction formula ; 6 ) Establish a corridor ...
... accident reduction credit for the installation of required gates in Quiet Zones ; 5 ) Provide predicted accident reduction credit for safety improvements not accounted for in the accident prediction formula ; 6 ) Establish a corridor ...
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... accidents nationally and in the State of Illinois does not warrant the use of ... accident experience is even more pronounced if the 45 % increase in train ... reduction in grade crossing accidents at the same locations that routinely ...
... accidents nationally and in the State of Illinois does not warrant the use of ... accident experience is even more pronounced if the 45 % increase in train ... reduction in grade crossing accidents at the same locations that routinely ...
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... accidents at grade crossings with gates is approximately 22 % , it is likely that most accident reduction linked to horn blowing has been achieved at crossings which do not have gates . Direct evidence is not provided that horn blowing ...
... accidents at grade crossings with gates is approximately 22 % , it is likely that most accident reduction linked to horn blowing has been achieved at crossings which do not have gates . Direct evidence is not provided that horn blowing ...
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Page 228 - ... violation, except that: Penalties may be assessed against individuals only for willful violations, and, where a grossly negligent violation or a pattern of repeated violations has created an imminent hazard of death or injury to persons, or has caused death or injury, a penalty not to exceed $22,000 per violation may be assessed.
Page 475 - Laws, regulations, and orders related to railroad safety shall be nationally uniform to the extent practicable. A State may adopt or continue in force a law, regulation, or order related to railroad safety until the Secretary of Transportation prescribes a regulation or issues an order covering the subject matter of the State requirement.
Page 479 - But the power delegated to the Commission by the Boiler Inspection Act as amended is a general one. It extends to the design, the construction and the material of every part of the locomotive and tender and of all appurtenances.
Page 228 - railroad"— (A) means any form of nonhighway ground transportation that runs on rails or electromagnetic guideways, including — (i) commuter or other short-haul railroad passenger service in a metropolitan or suburban area and commuter railroad service that was operated by the Consolidated Rail Corporation on January 1, 1979; and (ii) high speed ground transportation systems that connect metropolitan areas, without...
Page 227 - ... Subparts A through F apply to track Classes 1 through 5. Subpart G and 213.2, 213.3, and 213.15 apply to track over which trains are operated at speeds in excess of those permitted over Class 5 track. § 213.2 Preemptive effect. Under 49 USC 20106, issuance of these regulations preempts any State law, regulation, or order covering the same subject matter, except an additional or more stringent law, regulation, or order that is necessary to eliminate or reduce an essentially local safety hazard;...
Page 59 - CFR 1.48: (1) Projects for grade crossing Improvements are deemed to be of no ascertainable net benefit to the railroads and there shall be no required railroad share of the costs.
Page 231 - Contents of certification. (a) A certification made by a certifying agency shall include the following: (1) The name and address of the applicant; (2) A statement that the certifying agency has either (i) examined the application made by the applicant to the licensing or permitting agency (specifically Identifying the number or code affixed to such application) and bases its certification upon an evaluation of the information contained in such application...
Page 227 - Definitions. As used in this part — "Administrator" means the Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration of the Department of Transportation or any person to whom he has delegated authority in the matter concerned. "Barrel" means a unit of measurement equal to 42 US gallons at 60". "Carrier" means a pipeline carrier subject to sections 831-835 of title 18, United States Code.
Page 228 - January 1, 1979, and (2) high speed ground transportation systems that connect metropolitan areas, without regard to whether they use new technologies not associated with traditional railroads.