Overview

The increase in rail disasters in recent years has highlighted the importance of preemptive protocol to avoid such tragedies. In this book leading experts address all major aspects of contemporary rail safety and security issues. Case studies of transit disasters--including the London Underground and Madrid commuter bombings, commuter train attacks in Mumbai, and the Tokyo subway attack--illustrate lessons learned and provide critical insight into preventative measures. Designed as a one-stop source for railway owners and first response personnel, this detailed text discusses how to secure hazardous material transport and how to establish guidelines for rail freight operations and rail passenger operations.

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Author:   Richard R. Young (Pennsylvania State University, Middletown, PA, USA) ,  Gary A. Gordon ,  Jeremy F. Plant (Penn State Harrisburg, USA) ,  James M. Loy
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Inc
Imprint:   CRC Press Inc
Weight:   0.458kg
ISBN:  

9781420080643

ISBN 10:   1420080644
Pages:   194
Publication Date:   10 August 2017
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Foreword, James M. Loy Preface 1. Introduction to Railroad Security 2. U.S. Railroad Systems Overview 3. Securing the Infrastructure 4. Railroad Policing Efforts 5. Securing Rail Freight Operations I: Securing the Logistics Chain (including intermodal) 6. Securing Rail Freight Operations II: Hazardous Materials 7. Securing Rail Freight Operations III: Hazmat and the Specific Case of Crude Oil and Ethanol 8. Commuter Passenger Rail 9. Intercity Passenger Rail 10. Emergency or Incident Response, Operations, and Security 11. Protecting Rail Infrastructure: Where Do We Go From Here?

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