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3.10 - Accident Causes
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Derailment
All Collisions
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Cause of Accident
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T - ALL - Track, Roadbed and Structures
S - ALL - Signal and Communication
E - ALL - Mechanical and Electrical Failures
H - ALL - Train Operation - Human Factor
M - ALL - Miscellaneous Causes Not Otherwise Listed
T - Roadbed
T - Track Geometry
T - Rail, Joint Bar and Rail Anchoring
T - Frogs, Switches and Track Appliances
T - Other Way and Structure
E - Brakes
E - Trailer or Container on Flatcar
E - Body
E - Coupler and Draft System
E - Truck Components
E - Axles and Journal Bearings
E - Wheels
E - Locomotives
E - Doors
E - General Mechanical and Electrical Failures
H - Brakes, Use of
H - Employee Physical Condition
H - Flagging, Fixed, Hand and Radio Signals
H - General Switching Rules
H - Main Track Authority
H - Train Handling/Train Make-up
H - Speed
H - Switches, Use of
H - Cab Signals
H - Miscellaneous
M - Environmental Conditions
M - Loading Procedures
M - Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Accidents
M - Unusual Operational Situations
M - Other Miscellaneous
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Accident/Incident data current through the end of July 31, 2024