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A NASEM committee will review plans and activities to inform government and industry decisions about the transportation of liquefied natural gas by rail and consider ways to ensure the continued safety of these shipments over the longer-term. The committee's review will be carried out in two phases, each producing a report with findings and recommendations as appropriate. Phase 1 focuses on the plans and progress of the PHMSA-FRA LNG Task Force, which has developed and begun executing a multi-task program. Phase 2 involves a detailed study of topics relevant to ensuring the safe movement of LNG by rail.
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Shipping liquefied natural gas (LNG) by rail tank car is a viable mode in U.S. regions where the natural gas pipeline network is limited. Before the first bulk shipment of LNG by rail tank car, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine recommends a review of the research and test...
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Publications
Strategic Plan
Strategic Initiative for LNG by Rail - Project Plan.pdf
Strategic Plan
4.2 LNG Educational & Outreach Plan.pdf
Strategic Plan
Educational Resource
2.2 Worst Case Scenario.pdf
Educational Resource
2.1 LNG Puncture Probability Letter .pdf
Educational Resource
2.1 Evaluate PuncturesDerailment Sim Model.pdf
Educational Resource
1.5 UN T-75 Portable Tank Fire-Testing.pdf
Educational Resource
1.4 Full Scale Impact Testing.pdf
Educational Resource
1.3_A Quantitative Risk Assessment.pdf
Educational Resource
1.3 Quantitative Risk Assessment.pdf
Educational Resource
1.2 LoadingUnloading Safety Assessment.pdf
Educational Resource
1.1 International Empirical Review.pdf
Educational Resource
4.1 Emergency Responder Opinions & Needs.pdf
Educational Resource
3.3 Automated Track Inspection.pdf
Educational Resource
3.2 Train Operational Controls.pdf
Educational Resource
2.4 Train Energy Dynamics Simulator.pdf
Educational Resource
2.3 Rail Hazmat Routing Rule.pdf
Educational Resource
2.3 Highway-Rail Crossing Handbook.pdf
Educational Resource
2.3 SafetySecurity Route Risk Assessment.pdf
Educational Resource
Background Material
LNG Task Force Interim Report--July 2020.pdf
Background Material