FRA Report of East Pallestine Derailment recommends improvements in hot box detectors

https://www.progressiverailroading.com/federal_legislation_regulation/news/FRA-issues-final-investigative-report-on-NS-train-derailment-in-Ohio–72426?oly_enc_id=0240G5852612I5U&utm_medium=email&utm_source=prdailynews&utm_campaign=prnewsletter-2024

" the derailment was caused by a roller bearing that failed due to overheating"

"The FRA has:

• inspected thousands of wayside detectors on 28 railroads last year alone as part of a high-hazard route assessment, and the agency assessed Class I dispatching centers to evaluate how railroads report, evaluate and take actions following wayside detector alarms;

• on multiple occasions urged railroads using wayside detectors to evaluate their inspection processes and prioritize proper training for personnel working with them. This includes a safety advisory in March 2023 and two additional advisories in June 2023 and July 2024;

“FRA will “aggressively” use its existing authorities but also encourages Congress to act in any future rail-safety legislation”

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