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Waiver Requests
Gate Hinge Buy America Waiver Decision
Keywords: Buy America, waiver request, decision
Waiver Requests
Amtrak High Speed Rail Prototypes Buy America Waiver Decision
Keywords: Buy America Waiver Grant
Waiver Requests
California High Speed Rail Authority Prototypes Buy America Waiver Decision
Keywords: Buy America Grant Waiver
Waiver Requests
Apache Railroad Buy America Waiver Decision
Keywords: Buy America, waiver request
Technical Reports
Safety of Railroad Employees’ Use of Personal Electronic Devices
Keywords: safety, personal electronic devices, distraction, electronic device distraction, cell phones, secondary task, railroad employees, safety-critical railroad employees
Abstract: This report describes two studies sponsored by the Federal Railroad Administration that examined distraction from personal electronic device (PED) usage among safety-critical...
Waiver Requests
Apache Railroad Company RRIF Buy America Waiver Request for Existing Railroad Assets
Keywords: Buy America, Waiver, RRIF
Waiver Requests
Amtrak Buy America Waiver Request for two (2) prototype high speed rail trainsets
Keywords: Buy America, Waiver, HSR, High Speed Rail
Waiver Requests
Illinois DOT (IDOT) Buy America Waiver Request for SureClose Gate Hinge by D&D Technology
Abstract: Illinois DOT (IDOT) Buy America Waiver Request for SureClose Gate Hinge by D&D Technology
Technical Reports
A Job Analysis Design for the Rail Industry: Description and Model Analysis of the Job of Freight Conductor
Keywords: Job analysis, job tasks, training assessment, freight conductor, safety-sensitive positions, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics.
Abstract: This document provides a step-by-step description of the design and execution of a strategic job analysis, using the position of Freight Conductor as an example. This document was...
Waiver Requests
Amtrak No. 32.75 Special Turnouts Buy America Waiver Decision
Keywords: Buy america, waiver requests
Abstract: Amtrak requested a waiver from FRA’s Buy America requirement to purchase four No. 32.75 Special Turnouts manufactured by Nortrak for use in the New York City to Trenton, NY, HSIPR...