The report explains the derailment of Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) commuter train 61 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on March 7, 1990. The safety issues discussed in the report are mechanical inspection procedures and maintenance practice oversight, supervision and training of SEPTA employees responsible for transit equipment, failure of the motor support bolt assembly, Federal and State regulatory requirements for mass transit operating practices and mechanical equipment inspectors, effectiveness of SEPTA's drug and alcohol testing program, and emergency communication between operating crews, tower personnel, and emergency response personnel. Recommendations concerning these issues were made to SEPTA, the Governor of Pennsylvania, the Transport Workers Union, and the City of Philadelphia Fire Department.


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    Title :

    Railroad Accident Report - Derailment of Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) Commuter Train 61, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, March 7, 1990


    Publication date :

    1990


    Size :

    72 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English