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Research Report and Findings: Review of Specifications and Guidelines for Rail Tunnel Repair and Rehabilitation Report Summary

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FTA0235-Research-Report-Summary.pdf (319.75 KB)

This document summarizes the report that addresses tunnel repairs and rehabilitation in response to the National Transportation Safety Board's (NTSB) recommendations on development of regulatory and safety standards related to tunnel egress, including a condition-based rating system and guidelines for a tunnel inventory database.

Last updated: Wednesday, November 16, 2022
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