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2023-02-16 14:28:07 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 45B8EF43682258D990F1C39DD9C1C131E030B7B116A1A874CAD37AED55F98C04
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ECP brakes reduce the stopping distance of a train 40-60%, reducing the number of cars that derail and/or puncture. https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/sites/phmsa.dot.gov/files/docs/news/69151/electronically-controlled-pneumatic-braking-final-updated-ria-12-4-2017.pdf Simulation predicts 30% reduction in the number of punctures by mandating ECP brakes. https://railroads.dot.gov/sites/fra.dot.gov/files/fra_net/18214/Objective%20Evaluation%20of%20Risk%20Reduction%20from%20Tank.pdf "Would ECP brakes have reduced the severity of this accident? Yes[.]" https://www.levernews.com/rail-companies-blocked-safety-rules-before-ohio-derailment/
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