The report explains the collision and derailment of a freight train and the resulting release of hazardous materials at Helena, Montana on February 2, 1989. The safety issues discussed in the report include testing, operation, and maintenance of train airbrake systems in extreme cold weather; oversight of employee preparedness for extreme cold weather; the use and efficacy of end-of-train devices; interpretation and instructions of the operating and airbrake rules and the training and application of those rules and instructions; tank car performance and protection; and documentation of hazardous materials shipments. Recommendations addressing these issues were made to the Montana Rail Link Railroad, Burlington Northern Railroad Company, U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, Research and Special Programs Administration, the city of Helena, the State of Montana, Lewis and Clark County, and the Association of American Railroads.


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    Title :

    Railroad Accident Report: Collision and Derailment of Montana Rail Link Freight Train with Locomotive Units and Hazardous Materials Release, Helena, Montana, on February 2, 1989


    Publication date :

    1989


    Size :

    122 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English