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METROLINK COMMUTER RAIL SAFETY PEER REVIEW PANEL Final Report – January 5, 2009 Appendix D: Definition of Terms Class 1 Railroad A Class I railroad in the United States is defined as "having annual carrier operating revenues of $250 million or more" after adjusting for inflation using a Railroad Freight Price Index. Commuter Rail Safety Management Program Commuter Rail System Safety Plan Manual Commuter Rail Safety Management Program provides practical guidance on how to implement a System Safety Program Plan, including effective practices and an evaluation of the effectiveness of their system safety programs by using an external audit process. The APTA Safety Management Program is a triennial safety assessment that answers the following questions: 1. Does the railroad system have a System Safety Program Plan that conforms with the APTA Manual for the Development of System Safety Program Plans for Commuter Railroads? 2. Has the respective railroad’s SSPP been fully implemented? 3. Does the respective railroad have an internal safety and security compliance assessment program to identify, monitor, and resolve program deficiencies? Source www.APTA.com The APTA Commuter Rail Safety Management Program incorporates three distinct functions designed to support commuter railroads with attaining the highest degree of safety and security practicable, given constrains on time, resources, and operational effectiveness. This manual was developed to serve the following purposes: • to provide a primer for both new-start and established commuter railroad systems with regard to the definition of the elements recommended for inclusion in a commuter railroad System Safety Program Plan; • to establish a recommended format for a System Safety Program Plan; • to assist commuter railroad systems with established System Safety Program Plans in the continuing development and definition of their respective programs; • and to provide tangible evidence to passengers, public, and governmental oversight agencies that the commuter railroad industry possesses the means and expertise required to develop sound, effective, pro-active safety programs designed to reduce accident potential and increase the efficiency of commuter railroad operations. Source www.APTA.com Contractor An outside party supplying services to SCRRA. In the context of this document, Contractor refers to those supplying operating and maintenance services for the day to operations of the <strong>Metrolink</strong> system. This contractors are Transportation Contractor, Vehicle Maintenance Contractor, Signal Maintenance Contractor, Maintenance of Way Contractor. 78
METROLINK COMMUTER RAIL SAFETY PEER REVIEW PANEL Final Report – January 5, 2009 Crash Energy Management (CEM) DigiCon Dispatching System Appendix D: Definition of Terms Crash Energy Management technology is utilized to disperse the affects of the crash away from the occupants of the vehicle. This technology utilized energy absorption methods to minimize the affects of a crash. A system consisting of hardware and operating software that forms the basis for the railroad operating system. The DigiCon software is an operating system that works in conjunction with a separate “logic layer” program that contains the railroad signal logic that dictates the operating system. Efficiency Testing Testing mandated by the Federal Railroad Administration (49 CFR 217) on safety critical positions to confirm compliance to operating rules and federal regulations. Efficiency Testing Plan The Plan that outlines how the agency performs Efficiency Testing. Electronic Efficiency Testing System Equipment Department Federal Railroad Association (FRA) General Code of Operating Rules An electronic data base system that allows an agency to enter Efficiency Testing data electronically. This electronic system allows an agency to more easily analyze data and produce <strong>report</strong>s than using a manual data entry system. The SCRRA organizational department that includes oversight and operations of the mechanical group, facilities maintenance, inventory, oversight of the Vehicle Maintenance Contractor and oversight of rubber tire and other maintenance of way vehicles. Federal agency for oversight of the operating commuter, freight and passenger railroads. Operating rules established by the FRA that apply to railroads operating in the general railroad system. Grade Crossing A highway-rail crossing where the railroad tracks cross the roadway at grade creating the potential for vehicle-train collisions. Grade Separation A railroad crossing where the roadway goes underneath or over the railroad corridor eliminating the potential for vehicle-train collisions. Hazard Analysis An analysis of the hazards associated with a given task or procedure. Liquidated Damages Contractual clauses that establish a predetermined sum that must be paid if a party fails to perform as promised. Maintenance of Way Contractor The company under contract with SCRRA to provide inspection and maintenance services of the SCRRA maintained track and right-of-way. 79
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