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Impacts of Trains Longer Than 7,500 Feet

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The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine is conducting a study of freight trains longer than 7,500 feet using an ad hoc study committee of experts. The period of performance is from September 2022 to June 2024. The committee will examine factors associated with the operation of these trains, including train dynamics and handling, braking, distributive power, communications and training. The scope of task will also include impacts on labor and crew requirements, highway rail grade crossings, passenger rail operations and air quality. The study was requested by Congress and is sponsored by the Federal Railroad Administration.

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Events

Long Trains Report Webinar

  • November 12, 2024
  • 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM (EST)
  • Webinar
  • Past

TRB will host a webinar on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 from 2:00 to 3:00 PM EST that will present Special Report 353: Long Freight Trains: Ensuring Safe Operation, Mitigating Adverse Impacts, which exa...

Impacts of Trains Longer Than 7,500 Feet Meeting #9

  • August 10, 2023
  • 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM (EDT)
  • Past

This is the ninth meeting of the Committee on the Impacts of Trains Longer than 7,500 Feet. During the open session, members will hear a presentation from FRA staff on train derailments. During the cl...

Impacts of Trains Longer Than 7,500 Feet Grade Crossing Subcommittee Meeting

  • August 8, 2023
  • 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM (EDT)
  • Past

This is the first meeting of the Long Train grade crossing subcommittee to evaluate the impacts of long trains on grade crossings. There will be a discussion with FRA staff during the open session.

Impacts of Trains Longer Than 7,500 Feet Meeting #8

  • July 13, 2023
  • 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM (EDT)
  • Past

This is the 8th Meeting of the Long Trains Committee. During the open session, committee members will hear presentations from AAR, Class I Railroads, Wabtec and NYAB on train brake technologies. Durin...

Impacts of Trains Longer Than 7,500 Feet Meeting #6

  • May 22, 2023
  • 1:00 PM - 5:30 PM (EDT)
  • Past

This is the sixth meeting of the Long Trains Committee. During the open session, committee members will hear technical presentations on distributed power, in-train communication and telemetry and stat...
Meetings

Impacts of Trains Longer Than 7,500 Feet Meeting #16

  • June 26, 2024
  • 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM (EDT)
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

This is the 16th meeting of the Committee on the Impacts of Trains Longer Than 1500 Feet and will be conducted in closed session. Committee members will be reviewing the draft report and summary asses...

Impacts of Trains Longer Than 7,500 Feet #15

  • May 14, 2024
  • 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM (EDT)
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

This is the 15th meeting of the Committee on the Impacts of Trains Longer Than 1500 Feet and will be conducted in closed session. Committee members will be reviewing the draft report and summary asses...

Impacts of Trains Longer Than 7,500 Feet Meeting #14

  • March 14 - 15, 2024
  • Meeting
  • Past

This is the 14th meeting of the Committee on the Impacts by Trains Longer Than 7500 Feet. There will be an open session on Thu, March 14 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. The remainder of the meeting will be...

Impacts of Trains Longer Than 7,500 Feet Meeting #13

  • January 24, 2024
  • 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM (EST)
  • Closed
  • Past

This is the 13th Meeting of the Committee on the Impacts of Trains Longer Than 7,500 Feet. The meeting will be conducted entirely in closed session to review findings and recommendations and to comple...

Impacts of Trains Longer Than 7,500 Feet Meeting #12

  • November 30, 2023
  • 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM (EST)
  • Closed
  • Past

This is the 12th Meeting of the Committee on the Impacts of Trains Longer Than 7,500 Feet. The meeting will be conducted entirely in closed session to review findings and recommendations and to comple...
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