Amtrak engineering practices manual

 · American Public Transportation Association (APTA) Manual of Standard Recommended Practices for Rail Passenger Equipment. Amtrak Mechanical: NOTE: For all current Amtrak mechanical standards, please see the most recent Amtrak Revised SMP; all previous Amtrak SMP documents are for reference purposes only! Amtrak Part Safety Glazing. 5. Amtrak Engineering Practices Section A - Requirements for Temporary Sheeting and Shoring to Support Amtrak Tracks 6. Amtrak Engineering Practices - Storm Water Drainage and Discharge from Adjacent Property onto Amtrak Right-Of-Way 7. Amtrak Engineering Specification No. - Stormwater Management Policy 8.  · NOTICE TO USER: This manual has been prepared for the exclusive use of CSX Transportation’s existing and potential customers, and their engineering consultants, for the design and construction of private sidetracks on properties operated by CSX Transportation. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice.

The Manual is intended to provide the reader with both an understanding of what steps are required for an Amtrak procurement, as well as the reasons why certain actions are necessary. In support of Amtrak’s overall goal of providing quality inter-city and commuter services to the public, Amtrak’s procurement policy objectives are as follows: 1. on most Amtrak-owned properties Deputy Chief Engineer • System Maintenance • Structures • Communication and Signals • Track • Electric Traction • Manpower and Resources • Establish safety practices for Engineering • Leads training programs for roadway workers • Supports 3rd party construction. Beyond the procurement documents, this manual provides Amtrak’s expectations and responsibilities of their suppliers in a procurement relationship. Amtrak does not perform incoming inspection as a practice, therefore it is Amtrak’s expectation that we should not have to verify that the supplier has provided acceptable product.

AAR Manual of Standards and Recommended Practices. Tables of Content Section C-II—Design, Fabrication, and Construction of Freight Cars, M 27/01/ practices and procedures. This manual is primarily based upon the UPRR Engineering Track. Maintenance Field Handbook dated April 1, 12/12/ ENGINEERING PRACTICE: Amtrak Engineering Practices establish a system of uniform practices, notices and instructions for the Amtrak.