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Railroad Operations

Manage high risk thresholds for operational efficiency. Ensure trains are running on time, optimize staffing needs and maintain the highest standard of safety for all employees and passengers.

The average cost of a derailment is $10,000,000

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severity - 4 extreme

Check Tracks: Rain Accumulation

Heavy rain has accumulated on tracks. Check conditions and ensure proper drainage.

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severity - 4 extreme

Stop Trains: Lightning & Thunder Risk

Reroute, check for track damage, ensure employee safety at stations. Monitor lightning activity, motion, directionality and speed 15 and 30 minutes into the future, based on distance from location.

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severity - 4 extreme

Monitor Tracks: Major Flood Risk

Rail inspection needed, check for track damage, stop train or reroute and monitor flooding. Major river and/or flash flooding possible. Major disruptions to transportation, along with significant impacts to homes/businesses.

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severity - 3 sever

Expect Delays: Low Visibility

Reduce speed, plan for delays and send updated communications.

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severity - 4 extreme

Monitor Tracks: Moderate Flood Risk

Rail inspection needed. Moderate flash flooding possible. Rivers experiencing flooding conditions with minor impacts to homes and businesses.

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severity - 3 sever

Prep Teams for Hail Protocol: Hail Risk

Reduce speed, staff for snow removal, tracks blocked, low visibility, brief employees for general weather safety operations (frost bite, hypothermia, slipping on ice, etc).

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severity - 4 extreme

Reduce Train Speed: Severe Heat

Reduce train speeds by 10 MPH. Do not reduce lower than 30 MPH to avoid track pressure that can lead to warping.

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severity - 4 extreme

Clear Tracks: Snow Accumulation

Snow removal needed. The buildup of snow and ice on the tracks can result in broken rails due to extreme cold.

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severity - 3 sever

Reduce Train Speed: Wet Tracks

Slow trains to avoid risk for flooded tracks and low visibility due to heavy rain.

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severity - 2 moderate

Monitor Train Speed: Rain

Monitor any increase in rain intensity or worsening track conditions.

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severity - 4 extreme

Consider reroute: Fire threat

Monitor real-time fire movement very closely, stop train or re-route if needed. Communicate with local emergency authorities. Prep teams for track damage and air quality.

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