Metrolink peer review report - Ventura County Star

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 reports 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.
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