Railroad Emergency Preparedness Guide

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1 Railrad Emergency Preparedness Guide Dangerus Gds Awareness Level

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3 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION... 4 SECTION 2 - EMERGENCY PLANNING AND PREPAREDNESS... 6 DANGEROUS GOODS TEAM... 8 CONTACT AND RESOURCE PHONE NUMBERS... 9 EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLANS IDENTIFY YOUR LOCAL RAILROAD(S) DANGEROUS GOODS INFORMATION FOR YOUR COMMUNITY FIRST RESPONDER TOOLS AskRail FRA Crssing Lcatr US Other Mbile Applicatins fr First Respnders EMERGENCY RESPONSE TRAINING & TRANSCAER RAILWAY SAFETY - BASIC AWARENESS RAILWAY SAFETY - REMOTE CONTROL LOCOMOTIVES SECTION 3 - RESPONSE INCIDENT RESPONSE INCIDENT RESPONSE SITE ASSESSMENT INCIDENT RESPONSE ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS INCIDENT RESPONSE - SITE SAFETY RESPONSE RESOURCES CN NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE INCIDENT COMMAND SECTION 4 RECOGNITION & IDENTIFICATION TANK CAR SPECIFICATION PLACARDING, MARKING AND HAZARD CLASSES SHIPPING PAPERS / SHIPPING DOCUMENTS FREIGHT TRAIN CONSIST INTERMODAL TRAIN CONSIST APPENDIX A: RAILROAD EQUIPMENT LOCOMOTIVES GENERAL RAILROAD EQUIPMENT NON-PRESSURE TANK CARS NON-PRESSURE TANK CARS VALVES AND FITTINGS NON-PRESSURE TANK CARS - ACID SERVICE PRESSURE TANK CARS PRESSURE TANK CARS VALVES AND FITTINGS SPECIAL COMMODITY PRESSURE TANK CARS INTERMODAL TANKS INTERMODAL CONTAINERS APPENDIX B: ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR THE FIRST RESPONDER TABLE OF CONTENTS 3

4 SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION CN IS NORTH AMERICA S RAILROAD In business fr nearly 100 years, CN s 19,600- mile netwrk spans eight prvinces in Canada and sixteen U.S. States, cnnecting prts n three casts: the Atlantic, Pacific and the Gulf f Mexic. CN transprts a wide range f prducts acrss its netwrk, prducts which are essential t the ecnmy and t cmmunities acrss Nrth America, including dangerus gds. These dangerus gds accunt fr nly a small part f the verall cmmdities that CN ships. Dangerus Gds are an indispensable part f ur way f life, and each year millins f gallns f dangerus gds are transprted by rail. MOVING DANGEROUS GOODS SAFELY Whether mving dangerus gds r any ther freight n ur netwrk, we knw that safe peratins are the first pririty and are critical t all stakehlders: emplyees, custmers and the cmmunities thrugh which ur trains travel. As a rail transprtatin cmpany in Nrth America, we are legally required t serve all custmers under ur cmmn carrier bligatins. While we cannt refuse gds frm custmers, we recgnize the imprtant rle we have t ensure the safety f cmmunities when transprting dangerus gds. HOW THESE PRODUCTS ARE MOVED Dangerus gds can be transprted in many different types f cars, including tank cars. These cars are built t federal regulatins and specificatins by railcar manufacturers. CN wns very few tank cars, and thse are used mainly t transprt materials necessary fr the peratin f the railrad, such as lube il, nn-ptable water and diesel fuel. The primary wners f the tank cars used t transprt dangerus gds are chemical shippers and third-party leasing cmpanies. INTRODUCTION 4

5 CN IS COMMITTED TO SAFETY Accident and incident preventin are the primary fcus and challenge f CN s dangerus gds prgram, with the gals f minimizing risks and maximising emplyee and transprtatin safety and prtectin f the envirnment. These gals are accmplished thrughut CN thrugh a prgram f effective emplyee training, regulatry / rule cmpliance and risk assessment. OUR SAFETY INITIATIVES Enhancing Safety Practices We are cntinuusly wrking t further reduce the ptential fr, and impact f, accidents n ur netwrk. We ve strengthened ur rbust train securement practices and restricted the speeds f trains hauling highly-flammable liquids. We have invested in ur flaw detectin capabilities and cnducted crridr risk-assessments t assess risk factrs such as ppulatin, waterways, and vlumes f dangerus gds alng key crridrs n ur netwrk. Replacing Tank Cars CN supprts the retrfitting r phase-ut f lder mdel tank cars used t transprt flammable liquids, and reinfrced standard fr new tank cars built in the future. Wrking with Cmmunities We believe the rail industry can enhance safety by wrking mre clsely with cmmunities. We engage first respnders and civic fficials, sharing infrmatin abut ur safety prgrams, ntificatin and respnse prtcls, and the training we can ffer in ur mutual gal t prtect public safety. The CN Railrad Emergency Preparedness Guide was develped t assist lcal emergency respnse rganizatins in their effrts t plan fr and respnd t railway-related incidents r emergencies. INTRODUCTION 5

6 SECTION 2 - EMERGENCY PLANNING AND PREPAREDNESS The primary bjective when transprting dangerus gds is t mve each shipment in a timely manner frm rigin t destinatin safely and withut incident. Hwever, despite preventive effrts, incidents can ccur, which is why it is crucial fr cmmunities t prepare. Effective emergency respnse begins with planning and preparatin. This can be accmplished thrugh assembly f an emergency plan, cnducting training and emergency respnse exercises and by the perfrmance f regular evaluatins t test the effectiveness f the respnse plans. CN encurages lcal emergency management and respnse grups t cnsult the fllwing sectin n preparedness t assist them in creating their lcal railway incident respnse plan, and t incrprate this guide int their wn plans. GET TO KNOW THE RAILROADS WITHIN YOUR COMMUNITY The first step in planning fr a railway incident is fr emergency planners t familiarize themselves with lcal rail lines in their area t determine wnership f the line. There are varius ways t identify the railrad(s) in yur cmmunity, many f which can be fund n Page 11, Identify Yur Lcal Railrad(s). Althugh there are nly seven majr Class 1 railrads in Nrth America, there are hundreds mre shrtline and reginal railrads in peratin. These railrads perate independently f each ther, therefre it is imperative that yu prperly identify thse lines in yur cmmunity. EMERGENCY PLANNING AND PREPAREDNESS 6

7 EMERGENCY PLANNING AND PREPAREDNESS (CONT.) ESTABLISH COMMUNICATION WITH THE RAILROAD(S) Once it has been determined which railrad(s) have rail lines within yur cmmunity, it s imprtant t establish cmmunicatin with them. The railrads can assist in yur emergency planning in a number f ways, with vital infrmatin regarding their lcal tracks, yards, terminals, and train traffic specific t yur area. Phne numbers fr the majr Class I railrads is fund n page 9. ESTABLISH COMMUNICATION WITH THE RAILROAD S DANGEROUS GOODS / HAZMAT TEAM CN maintains a staff f specialists trained t respnd t railrelated incidents and emergencies. These teams f Dangerus Gds Officers, Dangerus Gds Respnders and Envirnmental Officers are strategically lcated thrughut the CN netwrk t assist cmpany persnnel and lcal emergency respnders in mitigating emergency situatins. These persnnel have a variety f respnse tls and resurces available t them, and will wrk with CN cmpany fficials and lcal incident cmmand persnnel t ensure a safe and efficient handling f an incident. The CN Dangerus Gds Officers can als ffer assistance and guidance in yur emergency planning effrts, as well as training in railway emergency respnse, hazmat and tank cars. Mre infrmatin abut this training, as well as cntact infrmatin fr yur lcal Dangerus Gds Officer can be fund n the fllwing pages. CN is a member f TransCAER (Transprtatin Cmmunity Awareness and Emergency Respnse), a vluntary utreach effrt cmmitted t assisting cmmunities in preparing fr and respnding t a pssible dangerus gds transprtatin incident. Fr mre infrmatin n TransCAER at CN, see page (U.S.) (Canada) EMERGENCY PLANNING AND PREPAREDNESS 7

8 DANGEROUS GOODS TEAM Psitin n Map Title Hme Terminal Phne 1 Dangerus Gds Officer Vancuver, BC Dangerus Gds Officer Edmntn, AB Dangerus Gds Officer Saskatn, SK Senir Dangerus Gds Officer Winnipeg, MB Dangerus Gds Officer Sarnia, ON Senir Dangerus Gds Officer Trnt, ON Dangerus Gds Officer Mntreal, QC Dangerus Gds Officer Stevens Pint, WI Senir Dangerus Gds Officer Chicag, IL Dangerus Gds Officer Gary, IN Dangerus Gds Officer Pntiac, MI Dangerus Gds Officer Memphis, TN Senir Dangerus Gds Officer Batn Ruge, LA Senir Manager, Dangerus Gds Chicag, IL Senir Dangerus Gds Officer Chicag, IL Manager, DG Regulatry Cmpliance Mntreal, QC DANGEROUS GOODS TEAM 8

9 CONTACT AND RESOURCE PHONE NUMBERS Nrth American Class I railrads have dedicated 24-hur emergency phne numbers. Identify the railrad(s) in yur cmmunity and keep the cntact infrmatin n file. Nrth American Railrad Emergency Cntact Numbers BNSF Railway CN Canadian Pacific (CP) CSX Transprtatin Kansas City Suthern (KCS) Nrflk Suthern (NS) Ontari Nrthland Unin Pacific (UP) VIA Rail CHEMICAL RESOURCES CANUTEC (Canadian Transprt Emergency Center) Operated by Transprt Canada, prviding a bilingual (English and French) advisry service fr incidents invlving dangerus gds / CANUTEC ( ) / By cell phne (in Canada nly) * hur nn-emergency: CHEMTREC (Chemical Transprt Emergency Center) A service f the American Chemistry Cuncil, prviding 24-hur assistance t first respnders fr incidents invlving hazardus materials Outside the U.S.: CN MEDIA / PUBLIC INQUIRIES CN Public Inquiry helpline Fr all general inquiries regarding CN railrad, as well as access t the CN Public Affairs representatives cntact@cn.ca CONTACT AND RESOURCE PHONE NUMBERS 9

10 EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLANS If there are railrad tracks and peratins within yur jurisdictin, it is imprtant t have an emergency plan t safely and effectively respnd t ptential railway emergencies. The railrad will play a critical rle in respnse and recvery peratins, therefre it is recmmended t crdinate with them in the planning. The next few pages can help t guide yu in yur emergency respnse planning. 1 Identify the railrads in the cmmunity Identificatin can be accmplished by using any f the methds described in the sectin, Identify Yur Lcal Railrads, n page Establish cntact with the railrads The railrads have persnnel wh can assist with yur planning, such as CN s Dangerus Gds Team. Cntact infrmatin fr CN s team is fund n page 8, while cntacts fr ther railrads are n page 9. 3 Identify the tracks, yards and terminals in the area Yu can request infrmatin n the tracks, sidings, facilities and mre frm the railrad. 4 Identify ther special cnsideratins, such as bridges, tunnels and pipelines in the area Fr mre details n the types f additinal cnsideratins t take int accunt in yur planning, please see sectin Incident Respnse - Additinal Cnsideratins n page Obtain the list f hazardus materials / dangerus gds transprted thrugh the cmmunity Knwing the type and quantity f hazardus materials / dangerus gds transprted thrugh yur jurisdictin will allw yu t realistically prepare fr a ptential incident. Yu will find instructins n hw t request this infrmatin frm the railrads in the sectin Dangerus Gds Infrmatin fr Yur Cmmunity n page Identify the resurces available These can include railrad persnnel and resurces r specialized tls such as mbile device applicatins which can prvide assistance t respnders in the event f an emergency. See sectin Respnse Resurces n page Train with the railrad / cnduct exercises t test the effectiveness f the plan CN and ther railrads regularly participate in exercises and deliver training n emergency respnse, tank cars and hazardus materials. Fr mre infrmatin abut railrad training and exercises, see Training & TransCAER n page 17. EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLANS 10

11 IDENTIFY YOUR LOCAL RAILROAD(S) The first step in creating a railway incident respnse plan is t identify the railrads within yur jurisdictin. It is critical that emergency planners familiarize themselves with lcal rail lines t determine wnership f the rail line, establish emergency cntacts with that railrad, and plt ut ptential access rutes fr emergency respnse vehicles. In Canada, the Railway Assciatin f Canada nline atlas can help t identify the railrads in yur cmmunity: In the U.S., The Federal Railrad Administratin (FRA) has created a railrad crssing database and app that allw cmmunities t identify their lcal railrads. Mre infrmatin n the FRA Crssing Lcatr can be fund in the sectin, First Respnder Tls, n page 15. If there are multiple rail lines within the area, ensure that each has been crrectly identified. Railrads will have identifiers at every public rad crssing, which display the name f the railrad, the mile pst and the emergency telephne number fr that railrad. This crssing infrmatin may be affixed t crssbucks, railrad signal masts and lights, r nearby signal bungalws and relay huses, and can be a decal r a reflective sign. In the U.S., crssings will als have a DOT number, which is a unique number assigned t each crssing. Mile pst markers may als be fund alng the tracks munted t psts in the grund. As CN perates tens f thusands f track miles with multiple repetitive mile pst numbers, the mile pst number alne cannt accurately indicate yur lcatin. Fr assistance in determining the track mile pst numbers in yur cmmunity, cntact the apprpriate railrad. IDENTIFY YOUR LOCAL RAILROADS 11

12 DANGEROUS GOODS INFORMATION FOR YOUR COMMUNITY CANADA Canada s majr railways wrked with Transprt Canada and the Federatin f Canadian Municipalities t develp a prcess fr prviding valuable infrmatin n the dangerus gds transprted thrugh cmmunities t assist emergency planners in develping effective and realistic emergency respnse plans. This prcess, Transprt Canada Prtective Directin 36, allws cmmunities t designate and register an Emergency Planning Officer (EPO) thrugh the Canadian Transprt Emergency Centre (CANUTEC). CN then prvides the designated EPO f each municipality thrugh which dangerus gds are transprted with bi-annual reprts. The EPO will als receive an annual reprt n dangerus gds transprted thrugh their jurisdictin that may be shared with the public. HOW TO REGISTER AN EPO WITH CANUTEC The municipality must send their designated EPO s cntact infrmatin t the fllwing address: Canadian Transprt Emergency Centre (CANUTEC) Place de Ville, Twer C 330 Sparks Street, 14th Flr, Ottawa, Ontari, K1A ON5 Attentin: Directr f CANUTEC Or by t: TC.PrtectiveDirectin- OrdrePreventif.TC@tc.gc.ca Fr questins n the reprts that are specific t CN, yu may cntact CN at , r at PD36@cn.ca. UNITED STATES Class 1 railrads in the United States regularly prvide data n dangerus gds upn request. As in Canada, the infrmatin is intended t be used by authrized persnnel fr emergency respnse planning purpses. T make a request fr infrmatin n dangerus gds transprted thrugh yur cmmunity in the United States, use the frm n the fllwing page. Cmplete and send t the mailing r address listed at the bttm f the frm. DANGEROUS GOODS INFORMATION FOR YOUR COMMUNITY 12

13 Request fr Hazardus Materials Cmmdity Flw Infrmatin Fr the area f: Request frm: Cntact Persn: Mailing Address: (Cmpany/Organizatin/Municipality) Telephne: Address: By signing belw, I acknwledge and agree t the terms set frth by CN fr use and disseminatin f the CN Hazardus Materials Cmmdity Flw Infrmatin. CN cnsiders this infrmatin t be restricted infrmatin f a security sensitive nature. I thus affirm and agree that, t the extent permitted by applicable law, the infrmatin prvided by CN in this reprt will be used slely fr and by bna fide emergency planning and respnse rganizatins fr the expressed purpse f emergency and cntingency planning. Further, t the extent permitted by applicable law, this infrmatin will nt be distributed in whle r in part withut the expressed written permissin f CN. I further acknwledge that CN will be irreparably injured by any unauthrized disclsure r attempted disclsure f the Hazardus Material Cmmdity Flw Infrmatin, and agree that CN will be entitled t equitable relief, including injunctive relief and specific perfrmance, in the event f any such unauthrized disclsure r attempted disclsure, except as required by applicable law. (Signature f persn requesting cmmdities flw infrmatin) (date) Return this cmpleted frm with a cver letter n apprpriate letterhead bearing an authrized signature t: Christine Gatti t prepare fr and t respnd t a pssible CN hazardus Manager, materials Dangerus transprtatin Gds Regulatry incident Cmpliance In that vein, we wrk clsely with municipalities, emergency respnders 935 la and Gauchetiere safety-related Street rganizatins West in cmmunities alng ur netwrk 3 t bth prevent and prepare fr incidents. rd flr, Statin 39 Mntreal, Quebec H3B 2M9 christine.gatti@cn.ca DANGEROUS GOODS INFORMATION FOR YOUR COMMUNITY 13

14 FIRST RESPONDER TOOLS AskRail The AskRail app is a safety tl that prvides first respnders immediate access t accurate, timely data abut what type f hazardus materials a railcar is carrying s they can make an infrmed decisin abut hw t respnd t a rail emergency. AskRail is a backup resurce if infrmatin frm the train cnductr r train cnsist is nt available. Use a simple railcar ID search t see whether a railcar n a train is carrying hazardus materials View the cntents f the entire train View emergency cntact infrmatin fr all Class I railrads and Amtrak Access infrmatin frm the Nrth American Emergency Respnse Guidebk Available in English and French Hw t get access t the AskRail app 1 Cntact the CN DG Team at askrail@cn.ca 2 Cmplete the registratin frms and return 3 4 Receive cnfirmatin f registratin frm CN Dwnlad the app frm the Apple r Ggle Play Stre Fr mre infrmatin and t view a vide f the app, g t FIRST RESPONDER TOOLS 14

15 FIRST RESPONDER TOOLS FRA Crssing Lcatr US An imprtant step fr emergency planners t take is t familiarize themselves with lcal rail lines t determine wnership f the rail line, establish emergency cntacts with that railrad, and plt ut ptential access rutes fr emergency respnse vehicles. Every public railrad crssing identifies the railrad name, mile pst and emergency telephne number, either n a munted pst, the crssing signals, nearby signal bungalws, r n decals n masts. In the United States, these will als feature a Federal Railrad Administratin (FRA) unique Crssing Identificatin Number. Emergency respnders can use these t identify the rail line lcatin in the event f a railrad incident. The Federal Railrad Administratin (FRA) makes available a U.S. railrad crssing database, which can be accessed thrugh their website at: The Crssing Lcatr App is currently available fr Apple and Andrid Devices. The FRA has als develped a mbile applicatin versin f the Crssing Lcatr t prvide users with access t the highway-rail grade crssing database and map features. The tl allws users t lcate crssings by USDOT Crssing ID, address r ge-lcatin, access inventry recrds submitted by states and railrads and view accident histry. Users can als select frm multiple base map features and identify railrad crssings by special characteristics. Users may als use the app t find and call the Emergency Ntificatin Number (ENS) in case f an emergency r a safety cncern abut a specific highway-rail grade crssing. The infrmatin accessed in the mbile applicatin is derived frm the Safety Data website using infrmatin submitted by States and Railrads. Fr mre infrmatin and instructins n hw t dwnlad the app, visit the FRA web site at: As part f its grade crssing prgram, CN has psted a telephne htline number ( ) at each public crssing. In the U.S., this includes the Federal Railrad Administratin (FRA) unique Crssing Identificatin Number (DOT number). This prgram allws peple t reprt emergencies r ther issues at grade crssings t CN, but can als be used by emergency respnders t identify the prper rail line and lcatin n that rail line in the event f a railrad incident. FIRST RESPONDER TOOLS 15

16 FIRST RESPONDER TOOLS Other Mbile Applicatins fr First Respnders 2016 Emergency Respnse Guidebk A mbile app versin f the 2016 Emergency Respnse Guidebk (ERG) was develped by the Pipeline and Hazardus Materials Safety Administratin (PHMSA) t prvide emergency respnders with a g-t resurce t help deal with hazmat incidents during the critical first 30 minutes. The app is available frm Apple itunes and Ggle Play stres. WISER (Wireless Infrmatin System fr Emergency Respnders) WISER is a mbile applicatin designed t assist first respnders with hazardus materials incidents. Develped by the Natinal Library f Medicine, WISER prvides a wide range f infrmatin n hazardus substances, including substance identificatin supprt, physical characteristics, human health infrmatin and cntainment and suppressin guidance. The app is available frm Apple itunes and Ggle Play stres as well as a desktp versin fr Windws. All applicatins can be accessed thrugh the WISER website: FiRST Respnder Supprt Tl An app prviding plice, firefighters, security and emergency management persnnel easy access t map-based standff distances and hazmat spill evacuatin areas. The app is available frm Apple itunes and Ggle Play stres. NFPA Hazmat FLIC Prviding n-scene Incident Cmmanders with guidance material fr managing emergency respnses fr high hazard flammable train and petrleum pipeline emergencies. The app is available frm Apple itunes and Ggle Play stres. NIOSH Pcket Guide t Chemical Hazards The NIOSH Pcket Guide t Chemical Hazards (NPG) is a surce f general industrial hygiene infrmatin n several hundred chemicals and classes. The infrmatin fund in the NPG can help users recgnize and cntrl ccupatinal chemical hazards. The NPG is available in pdf r fr dwnlad as an app n iphne and Andrid devices. FIRST RESPONDER TOOLS 16

17 EMERGENCY RESPONSE TRAINING & TRANSCAER As a Partner in the Nrth American chemical industry assciatins Respnsible Care prgram, CN understands its respnsibility t the cmmunities in which we transprt hazardus materials. This respnsibility extends t ensuring that first respnders in these cmmunities are trained and prepared in the event f a railrad incident. CN reaches ut t cmmunities alng ur rail netwrk t bring critical training t emergency respnders thrugh the TransCAER Prgram (Transprtatin Cmmunity Awareness and Emergency Respnse). This training fcuses n respnse t railrad incidents, such as derailments, hazardus materials incidents and spills. CN s Dangerus Gds Team wrks with the cmmunity t crdinate and plan the training, and delivers it all free f charge. Training with the railrad and cnducting emergency respnse exercises are essential steps in testing the effectiveness f a cmmunity s respnse plan. CN has trained ver 100,000 first respnders acrss ur netwrk since 1988 Fr mre infrmatin n TransCAER at CN, r t inquire abut training fr yur cmmunity, cntact yur lcal CN Dangerus Gds Officer at DGfficer@cn.ca r thrugh the cntact infrmatin n page 8 f this guide. Fr infrmatin abut the TransCAER prgram, visit: (U.S.) r (Canada). CN is an active participant in the TransCAER initiative (Transprtatin Cmmunity Awareness and Emergency Respnse), a training prgram fr cmmunities which ffers free training t first respnders n dangerus gds and respnse t rail incidents. As a TransCAER member, his training, ffered free f charge, can be in the frm f: EMERGENCY RESPONSE TRAINING & TRANSCAER 17

18 EMERGENCY RESPONSE TRAINING & TRANSCAER - CN TRAINING CN s Dangerus Gds Team can deliver functinal demnstratins and scenari-based training t attendees, and lend assistance t lcal first respnders with the planning and preparatin f these events. The fllwing prvides a brief descriptin f the varius types f training available thrugh CN: Classrm Training Railrad Emergency Respnse Curse Respnse t Railrad Incidents invlving Hazardus Materials: Awareness Level 1 Operatins Level 2 Technician Level 3 Training Trailers May include training in Awareness, Operatins and Technician levels. The Training Trailer can be transprted t virtually any lcatin, including indrs. The trailer allws hands-n training with tank car valves and fittings. CN 911 Training Tank Car May include training in Awareness, Operatins and Technician levels. The CN 911 Training Tank Car can be transprted t a yard r a nearby rail siding. Tabletp Exercises, Simulatins and mre The DG Team enables full-scale exercises and simulatins f hazmat transprtatin incidents, incrprating multiple agencies and stakehlders. CN als spnsrs a ne-week Tank Car Specialist Class fr firefighters at the SERTC training center in Puebl, CO. EMERGENCY RESPONSE TRAINING & TRANSCAER - CN TRAINING 18

19 RAILWAY SAFETY - BASIC AWARENESS The railway can be a challenging envirnment with many hazards, therefre the utmst care must be taken when n railway prperty. Perfrm a jb briefing with emplyees t review any necessary safeguards fr the task that will be perfrmed. If yu must cnduct wrk n r enter a track, yu must cnfirm with the railrad that the track yu will be entering is prtected frm entry by railrad equipment. Abve all, the number ne rule t bserve is t expect a train r rail equipment n any track, in either directin, and at any time. BASIC SAFETY ON RAILWAY PROPERTY The walking surface (ballast) is cmprised f rck and may be uneven. Care shuld be used when walking n ballast and all right-f-ways. If pssible, crss nly at a grade crssing, as these prvide a mre level walking surface Dn t crss tracks near switches r any ther mvable track structure, and never step n rails r ther parts f the structure which may be slippery If yu must crss tracks, stay at least 25 feet frm the ends f railrad cars, lcmtives r n-track equipment and lk bth ways; be sure n equipment is mving tward yu. When near any track, expect a train t mve in either directin at any time. Crss tracks at a right angle t maximize the field f visin within the fuling space Ensure there is at least 50 feet f clearance between tw pieces f standing cars, lcmtives r n-track equipment befre attempting t crss between them Never step n the rail. Step ver the rail. The rail can be a slip r trip hazard Never stand between the rails Expect a train r rail equipment n any track, in either directin, at any time. RAILWAY SAFETY BASIC AWARENESS 19

20 STOPPING A TRAIN If yu shuld require a train t stp, cntact the CN Plice Cmmunicatins Center ( ). The Plice Cmmunicatins Center will assist the lcal respnder in cntacting the apprpriate train dispatcher. Because f their weight, stpping a train requires a lt f distance - a train may require a distance f mre than ne mile t cme t a cmplete stp Plan and prepare in advance fr an adequate stpping distance Never ful the tracks until the dispatcher acknwledges the train has stpped Remember t prvide lkuts in bth directins alng the track fr prtectin CLIMBING EQUIPMENT If it is necessary t climb rail equipment, use three pints f cntact at all times. The ladders n rail equipment may curve arund the car allwing little access fr yur feet. The first step n t rail equipment is typically sme distance ff the grund. When descending the ladder, d nt jump frm the last step If yu use yur wn ladders, remember t blck the feet and tie ff at the tp Lcmtive steps are cnsidered ladders. Always face the lcmtive ging up and cming dwn. Keep three pints f cntact Never climb r walk n the rf f a lcmtive Befre appraching any rail equipment, cnfirm that the area and equipment are secured and prtected by railrad persnnel RAILWAY SAFETY BASIC AWARENESS 20

21 OBSTRUCTING (FOULING) THE TRACK If a situatin ccurs where yu must bstruct the track, either with equipment (such as hses r trucks) r persnnel, then yu must cntact the railrad via the Plice Cmmunicatins Center ( ) and receive psitive verificatin frm the railrad that it is safe t d s befre bstructing the track. Bear in mind that rail equipment extends ut ver the utside limits f the rail. Never climb ver, under, r thrugh rail equipment unless railrad representatives infrm yu the area has been secured and is being prtected by railrad persnnel Psitin yurself and/r equipment at least 25 feet away frm the nearest rail. Lcmtives and railway cars are wider than the rails. If yu and yur equipment are within 4 feet f the nearest rail, there is immediate danger f being struck either by equipment r material carried by rail cars Be careful when yu must crss mre than ne track, as parallel tracks may belng t tw different cmpanies r be under cntrl f tw different emplyees f the same cmpany DRIVING ACROSS TRACKS As vehicles can easily becme hung up n tracks, crss nly at grade crssings, heeding all crssing-warning devices. Yu must always cntact the railrad befre cnducting any wrk n r near rail prperty CONDUCTING WORK ON OR NEAR TRACKS There may be pipelines, fiber ptic cables r ther buried cmmunicatin lines n the railrad s right-f-way. These lines will usually be marked with signs n psts. T be certain nt t affect these utilities, yu must always verify with railrad persnnel befre digging n any right-f-way. Cntact must always be made with the railrad befre cnducting wrk n r near rail prperty. Call: cntact@cn.ca RAILWAY SAFETY BASIC AWARENESS 21

22 RAILWAY SAFETY - REMOTE CONTROL LOCOMOTIVES Befre entering a rail yard, respnders shuld be aware that sme lcmtives may nt be manned during switching peratins but are instead cntrlled remtely. An peratr may very well be up t half a mile away frm the lcmtive. These remte cntrl lcmtives will have flashing lights when perated in remte mde. Exercise extreme cautin and allw fr plenty f rm when crssing tracks ccupied by a remte cntrl lcmtive. As always, befre entering any railrad prperty, ensure that the railrad has cnfirmed its understanding that yu are n site. RAILWAY SAFETY REMOTE CONTROL LOCOMOTIVES 22

23 SECTION 3 - RESPONSE INCIDENT RESPONSE Railrad accidents present a unique challenge, therefre it is crucial that respnders fllw the necessary steps if cnfrnted with such an incident. The fllwing pages utline the actins t take in the initial phase f the incident t help ensure a safe respnse. Ntify the Railway Fr incidents n r affecting CN prperty, call Identify yurself and the agency yu are representing. Imprtant t nte: Cntact the railrad fr all emergencies invlving railrad prperty, nt just in the cases f derailments r dangerus gds incidents. Other types f incidents may include: crssing accidents, vehicles stuck n the tracks, fires, medical emergencies, trespassing and utility issues. It is vital t als ntify the railrad f incidents and accidents that are nt n railrad prperty but may affect the railrad. These incidents may require the mvements f trains t be stpped r slwed. Fr infrmatin n hw t identify yur lcatin n the rail netwrk and hw t reprt the emergency, see page 11, Identify Yur Lcal Railrad(s). Cnfirm Yur Lcatin Once in cntact with the Rail Traffic Cntrl Center (RTC), cnfirm yur lcatin. Lk fr mile psts r grade crssing numbers. (Fr mre infrmatin n these, see sectin Identify Yur Lcal Railrad(s) n page 11. Lcate the Train Crew When yu respnd t a railrad incident, it is crucial that yu are able t identify the material in each car. Lcating the train crew is ne f the first things yu shuld d when arriving n the scene, as they will have the mst current and updated list f the train s cnsist n the scene. If the crew is unavailable, use CN s emergency number ( ) t establish cmmunicatin with the railrad. Yu can als query the cntents f a rail car n the train thrugh the AskRail app, if the train crew cannt be lcated. See page 14 fr infrmatin n hw t request access t the AskRail app. As well, all respnding railrad fficers shuld have a cpy f the cnsist r paperwrk, r a means t btain it. Lastly, the railrad s rail traffic cntrl center can prvide a train s cnsist by r fax. Fr details n hw t read a CN rail cnsist, see page 41, Freight Train Cnsist. INCIDENT RESPONSE 23

24 INCIDENT RESPONSE (CONT.) Cmmunicatin with the railrad and its respnders will help t facilitate a crdinated respnse. The fllwing are the actins t take when managing a railrad incident. Secure the Area The incident may span a large distance and securing this area may require a large number f persnnel. Establish the Prper Hazard Znes Cnsult the Nrth American Emergency Respnse Guidebk (ERG) t establish an islatin zne if necessary. Begin a Site Assessment This must always be dne frm a safe distance, upwind and uphill. General guidance n cnducting a site assessment is fund n page 25, Incident Respnse Site Assessment. Establish Incident Cmmand It is critical that Incident Cmmand (ICS) be established as early as pssible during the incident, t crdinate resurces, achieve respnse bjectives and help t ensure a safe, secure respnse. When a railrad incident ccurs, CN s mst senir Transprtatin fficer n scene will act as CN s representative within the Incident Cmmand Structure. Fr mre infrmatin n ICS and Unified Cmmand at CN, see page 32, Incident Cmmand. Determine Available Resurces When managing an incident, it is imprtant t be aware f the resurces available t yu. This may mean equipment, but als includes the railrad and its dangerus gds fficers, persnnel that have been specifically trained t respnd t dangerus gds incidents invlving railrad equipment, as well as its envirnment fficers, wh will wrk with state/prvincial and federal envirnmental regulatrs. CANUTEC / CHEMTREC can als ffer assistance, as well as the chemical shippers and manufacturers, wh are the technical specialists n the prducts invlved. Use all f the resurces available t yu t ensure a safe and efficient reslutin t the respnse INCIDENT RESPONSE 24

25 INCIDENT RESPONSE SITE ASSESSMENT If dangerus gds / hazardus materials are invlved in the incident, nly trained and prperly equipped respnders shuld apprach. When cnducting an assessment f an incident site, yu must always keep the fllwing in mind: - Yur wn safety - Yur capabilities - Yur resurces Yur apprach t the restricted area shuld be frm a psitin that is upwind, and if pssible, uphill. Cnduct the identificatin and assessment frm a safe distance, and ensure this fr all lcatins if assessments need t be dne frm multiple lcatins. An assessment must be cnducted by bserving the scene carefully, taking nte f and recrding details f the site. Even withut having the rail cnsist there are clues that can help t determine the impact f the incident, such as the presence f vapr cluds, which culd indicate that there has been a release f prduct, r frst n pressure tank cars, which culd als indicate a pssible leak. Remember: DO NOT RUSH IN be sure t build a clear picture f the incident frm utside the ht zne Nt every railrad incident will be alike, as the lcatin, cmmdities invlved and circumstances will change. The fllwing is a general list f items t cnsider when cnducting yur assessment, keeping in mind that circumstances may require additinal cnsideratins. Lcatin f the incident Rail car initials and numbers Cmmdities r materials invlved Severity f the incident Pssible injuries Weather cnditins Status f rail cars invlved Identify hazards f the materials invlved Distance t nearest ppulated areas Nearby waterways Additinal hazards Cnsider the terrain and gegraphy, as these can impact the respnse Recrd the numbers f all cars invlved, including thse in prximity t the cars invlved Use the cnsist, placards and hazard markings t determine the cmmdities Specifically identify situatins that may pse immediate danger t life, health, and the envirnment. If rescue is required, hw many, nature and extent f injuries These include wind directin and speed, humidity, pressure, and the frecast Identify the cnditin f the cars invlved Include ptential hazards, and cnsider cmpatibility with ther cmmdities invlved Cnsidering ptential evacuatin Include pssible impact frm run-ff Impacted utilities (pwer lines, pipelines), as well as nearby facilities INCIDENT RESPONSE SITE ASSESSMENT 25

26 INCIDENT RESPONSE ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS The fllwing are special cnsideratins t take int accunt when respnding t a railway incident and when frmulating yur lcal emergency respnse plan. TUNNELS A railway tunnel can pse additinal safety hazards during a respnse, s prper pre-planning addressing these hazards is essential. In particular, an incident in a tunnel invlving a release f dangerus gds may create a greater risk than ne in an pen area, as txic vaprs are nt readily dissipated and may displace air nrmally available fr breathing. A fire in a tunnel may cnsume the air, leading t an xygen-deficient atmsphere. In additin, extreme care must be taken nt t intrduce additinal hazards int the tunnel. The generatin f a hazardus atmsphere frm gasline r diesel pwered equipment, welding fumes, chemical agents, and illuminating equipment may multiply the hazards already present. The fllwing is a list f additinal factrs t cnsider when respnding t a rail incident inside f a tunnel: Air mnitring: cnduct an initial survey and cntinuusly thrughut the respnse. The results will determine the required use f an SCBA r respiratr. Visibility may be limited r nn-existent due t smke, st r chemical vaprs Pssible high temperatures due t the presence f fire Structural failure may ccur frm initial impact r fire/chemical damage Variatin in the track s grade may prduce a chimney effect If there is a rail tunnel in yur jurisdictin, the fllwing items shuld be taken int cnsideratin when frmulating the emergency respnse plan: Identify: 1. Access pints prtals, ventilatin shafts, emergency exits, inspectin manways 2. Tunnel cnstructin length, curvature, gradient, height and width 3. The lcatin f electric, gas, water, fiber ptic and pipeline utilities in relatin t the tunnel 4. Cmmunicatin may be difficult r impssible via radi/cell identify alternative methds Cmmunicatin must be established at bth ends f the tunnel t cntrl entry Cmmunicatin and lighting devices shuld be intrinsically safe. A persnnel lg must be kept f all peple entering and exiting the tunnel Althugh ventilatin units may be beneficial t remve fumes and vaprs, they may als prve harmful in spreading a plume and fueling a fire. Fam generatrs may be an effective tl fr fighting a tunnel fire. An alternative may be t seal the tunnel and smther the fire INCIDENT RESPONSE ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS 26

27 INCIDENT RESPONSE ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS (CONT.) BRIDGES Respnse t an emergency n elevated structures can create distinct challenges, such as excessive heights and lengths and difficulty in accessibility. The fllwing is a list f additinal factrs t cnsider when respnding t a rail incident n an elevated structure, and when frmulating the emergency respnse plan: Determining accessibility issues and required special assistance If ver water, cnsider need fr the U.S. Cast Guard, helicpter, and high level rescue team Ntify dwnstream cmmunities f pssible impacts Cnsider structural damage due t fire r derailed equipment Additinal hazards assciated with bridges any include areas with limited natural airflw. Airbrne chemical cncentratins may becme elevated in these areas. The impact n area dwellings, and places f business The requirement fr specialized equipment: bats, barges and emergency seafaring equipment The clsing and reruting f public and private access rutes, as well as navigable waterway traffic Dwnstream pllutin cntrl measures PIPELINES Pipelines are cmmnly laid under the railrad right-f way, and many f these are used t transprt dangerus gds. The pipelines may be buried parallel r even acrss the right-f-way under the tracks. The typical pipeline cmmdities can include natural gas, liquefied petrleum gas, gasline, kersene, diesel fuel and ther petrleum prducts. A derailment itself, r even the heavy equipment peratins at a derailment site may disturb the right-f-way and damage buried pipelines. The presence f pipelines carrying dangerus gds must always be cnsidered when respnding t a rail incident: Lk fr psted pipeline markers and warning signs Identify the pipeline wner/peratr and ntify them. Pipeline peratrs have their wn emergency respnse prtcls when ntified f pssible damage t their lines Determine the cmmdity in the pipeline and if it has been breached, r if it has been impacted in such a way that a release is imminent. Lk fr signs such as pls f liquid, hissing sunds, r drs indicating a release Leave the area immediately if a release is discvered, and d nt tuch, breathe r make cntact with vaprs r liquids. Ensure all ignitin surces are eliminated. Ntify lcal emergency respnders thrugh the 911 system, warn thers in the area and restrict access Fr mre infrmatin n pipeline respnse, visit the U.S. Department f Transprtatin Pipeline and Hazardus Materials Safety Administratin at and in Canada, Natural Resurces Canada at INCIDENT RESPONSE ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS 27

28 INCIDENT RESPONSE - SITE SAFETY When respnding t a railway incident, be aware that the accident site can present additinal hazards t the respnder, even if n hazardus materials / dangerus gds are invlved. The wreckage may be unstable Yu must be aware f tipping and leaning equipment which can mve suddenly. D nt climb n r under any f the equipment - it is advised t stay at least 15 feet frm all equipment. Be alert fr bent and stressed rail These rails may be under pressure and culd lash ut suddenly. Be aware f dwned pwer lines and damaged undergrund gas pipelines Pwer lines frequently run alngside the railway right-f-way, and may be affected when there is an incident. Pipelines can als run undergrund in clse prximity t the railrad right-f-way. When at an incident, always check fr the presence f pipelines. See Sectin Incident Respnse Additinal Cnsideratins n page 27 fr mre infrmatin. Be aware f the presence f heavy equipment Once the initial respnse phase has ended, clean up at an incident will require heavy equipment. Stay aware f this equipment, which may include cranes, side bms, bulldzers, and excavatrs. Fr infrmatin n basic general safety precautins t take when n railway prperty, refer t sectin Railway Safety Basic Awareness n page 19. INCIDENT RESPONSE SITE SAFETY 28

29 RESPONSE RESOURCES CN INTERNAL RESOURCES CN maintains an industry-leading team f Dangerus Gds Officers lcated at key terminals acrss its netwrk, trained t respnd t railrad emergencies and derailments, wh can prvide tactical advice, prduct knwledge and rail car expertise at an incident. In additin t the Dangerus Gds Officers, CN has strategically placed emergency respnse assets, which include firefighting trailers, cmmdity transfer trailers, bm cntainers and ther emergency respnse equipment. See page 64 fr mre infrmatin. CN firefighting trailer, ne f several lcated acrss the netwrk CN persnnel can als serve as a crucial resurce during an incident. Sme f the internal resurces that may be present n site: Transprtatin, Mechanical, Engineering Depts Envirnment Officers Railrad Plice Officers Damage Preventin Officers Law and Risk Mitigatin Departments Public Relatins Officers CN EXTERNAL RESOURCES In the case f derailments r large spills, lcal respnders d nt have the equipment r expertise t handle large spill clean-up r railrad re-railing peratins. CN recgnizes its rle in prviding this specialized expertise and equipment t mitigate an incident. CN maintains standing cntracts and agreements with varius suppliers f these services. Railrad re-railing and wreck respnse cntractrs prvide heavy equipment such as cranes, ff-track lifting and heavy earth-mving equipment, as well as the peratrs and grund crews required t lift and re-rail damaged rail cars and lcmtives. Emergency respnse (Hazmat) cntractrs prvide vacuum equipment, pumping equipment, and carg tanks fr the recvery f spilled prducts. Envirnmental respnse cntractrs prvide technical expertise in the n-site remediatin r remval f cntaminated water, sil, r debris frm the site. Industrial hygiene and public health cntractrs prvide technical expertise and equipment t perfrm nsite and ff-site air and water sampling. These cntractrs are als used t develp wrk and exclusin znes, and t dcument any expsures. Sme specialized industrial hygiene cntractrs have specific scientific expertise in txiclgy, risk assessment, ccupatinal health, and respnse t emergencies r ther events invlving a release r threat f release f chemicals. These cntractrs assist CN in air mnitring and plume mdelling t prvide early warning t thse wh may risk expsure t a ptentially harmful substance (See sectin CN Air Mnitring and Plume Mdelling n page 30). RESPONSE RESOURCES 29

30 RESPONSE RESOURCES CONT. CN AIR MONITORING AND PLUME MODELLING In the aftermath f a chemical transprtatin accident, timely and accurate infrmatin is critically imprtant t saving lives and resurces. It is als crucial t have this infrmatin in rder t relay this infrmatin t the general public. T assist Incident Cmmanders in assessing the impact f a gas release n a cmmunity alng CN lines, CN emplys a sftware system called SAFER One Hazmat Respnder. SAFER One HR is a state-f-the-art plume mdeling technlgy that is used t prtect many f the wrld s largest industrial plants and their surrunding cmmunities frm the cnsequences f a chemical release, but can be set up t manage a release event anywhere, even thusands f miles away. Once the release site has been identified, SAFER One HR rapidly assembles apprpriate maps, tpgraphical data and meterlgical data fr the area. SAFER One HR allws the user t quickly understand the magnitude and scpe f the incident, accurately mdelling the effects f chemical accidents using pwerful algrithms fr addressing atmspheric dispersin, thermal radiatin and blast verpressure mdelling. Ultimately, SAFER One Hazmat Respnder sftware is designed t save lives and resurces thrugh the successful predictin and management f accidental chemical releases. LOCAL RESOURCES CN des nt maintain resurces such as water supply equipment, emergency medical persnnel, medical transprt services, cmmand psts, canteens, r large-scale cmmunicatins equipment. During an emergency peratin, CN relies upn lcal emergency fficials t prvide these types f resurces. The senir r designated CN fficial will crdinate with the lcal Incident Cmmander t btain these lcal resurces, which remain under the cntrl f the lcal authrity. RESPONSE RESOURCES 30

31 CN NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE The fllwing displays CN s prcess fr ntificatin in the event f an incident. Varius respnders and stakehlders are alerted as required, depending n the nature f the incident. When an incident ccurs, whether in a rail terminal r n a mainline track, it is reprted by CN Operatins t the CN Plice Cmmunicatin Center ( ). The Cmmunicatin Center emplys a system which sends an autmated message, advising all required internal stakehlders simultaneusly. LEGEND Required Ntificatin As Cnditins Warrant Netwrk Operatins Center (NOC) Required fr Dangerus Gds Incidents CN Plice Cmmunicatin Center Municipal Respnders (Plice, Fire, Ambulance, etc.) Canada Only Transprt Canada (CANUTEC) / TSB HRSDC Canadian Nuclear Safety Cmmissin Canadian Frces (DND) U.S. Only Natinal Respnse Center (NRC) State and Lcal Emergency Management Agencies U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Department f Defence ebusiness and Transactin Center (etc) DGO (Dangerus Gds Officer) Risk Management / Risk Mitigatin Envirnmental Officer Public Affairs Human Resurces Legal Shipper ER 24 hr number n shipping dcument DGR (Dangerus Gds Respnder) Shipper ERAP (Canada) Prvincial Authrity / State Authrity State / Prvincial & Lcal Envirnmental Prtectin Agencies CN NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE 31

32 INCIDENT COMMAND CN Railrad Incident Cmmand An Incident Cmmand System (ICS) is required by US federal regulatins under the Natinal Incident Management System (NIMS), althugh CN applies the system within Canada as well during rail incidents, particularly thse invlving dangerus. This chart displays the internal Railrad Incident Cmmand System mdel: CN SENIOR TRANSPORTATION OFFICER PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER SAFETY OFFICER TRANSPORTATION MECHANICAL ENGINEERING EMERGENCY RESPONSE SUPPORT CN Incident Cmmand Structure under a Unified Cmmand This chart demnstrates hw CN s Incident Cmmand structure can be incrprated int a Unified Cmmand invlving varius respnse rganizatins, creating a link between the rganizatins respnding t the incident and prviding a frum fr these agencies t make decisins. MUNICIPAL FIRE CHIEF OR AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION CN SENIOR TRANSPORTATION OFFICER JOINT PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER JOINT SAFETY OFFICERS PLANNING LOGISTICS OPERATIONS FINANCE RAIL BRANCH RESCUE BRANCH TRANSPORTATION MECHANICAL ENGINEERING EMERGENCY RESPONSE SUPPORT FIRE EMS INCIDENT COMMAND 32

33 SECTION 4 RECOGNITION & IDENTIFICATION In the event f a railrad incident, being able t prperly determine if hazardus materials are invlved is crucial t a safe respnse. There are many ways t d this, as regulatins pertaining t dangerus gds / hazardus materials shipments require that the hazards f the shipments are prperly cmmunicated, either via rail car markings, placards r shipping papers. This sectin demnstrates the varius methds f recgnizing and identifying dangerus gds shipments by rail. Car Initial and Number These are unique t every car in Nrth America and are used t identify the car. The letter prefix ften indicates the wner / shipper f the car. Rail cars will als feature additinal infrmatin via markings. Cmmdity Name The U.S. DOT requires that certain dangerus gds have their prper shipping name stenciled n the side f the tank car. Hazard Warnings Other markings that may be seen n rail cars are warnings specific t certain cmmdities, such as Inhalatin Hazard. Placards These indicate that the cmmdity is hazardus, and may feature the identificatin number n a numbered placard r n an range panel. Placards prvide the hazard class f the material. RECOGNITION AND IDENTIFICATION 33

34 TANK CAR SPECIFICATION The specificatin is stenciled n the side f the car. As an example, the fllwing is a breakdwn f the marking system fr a 111A100W1 specificatin tank car: DOT 111 A 100 W 1 Tank Test Pressure Delimiter Letter Tank Specificatin Authrizing Agency Weld Type Fittings AUTHORIZING AGENCY DOT CTC TC AAR TANK SPECIFICATION US Department f Transprtatin Canadian Transprt Cmmissin Transprt Canada Assciatin f American Railrads Nn-Pressure Pressure Tanks Crygenic 111, 115, , , 114, , 214 DELIMITER LETTER TANK TEST PRESSURE A N special feature Hydrstatic test pressure S Equipped with head puncture prtectin T Thermal prtectin and head prtectin J Jacketed with thermal prtectin and head prtectin R Car has been retrfitted with safety feature I May be used t indicate interim design standards fr a PIH/TIH tank car WELD TYPE W Fusin welded tank If cnstructed f material ther than carbn steel, will be indicated by letters AL FITTINGS Specificatin Insulatin Bttm Outlet Bttm Washut Other 111****W1 Optinal Optinal Optinal 111****W2 Optinal Prhibited Optinal 111****W3 Required Optinal Optinal 111****W4 Required Prhibited Prhibited 111****W5 Optinal Prhibited Prhibited Lined 111****W6 Optinal Optinal Optinal 111****W7 Optinal Prhibited Prhibited TANK CAR SPECIFICATION 34

35 PLACARDING, MARKING AND HAZARD CLASSES Transprt f dangerus gds regulatins acrss the US and Canada require that the hazards f dangerus gds be cmmunicated thrugh markings, cmmdity names and hazard warnings. The mst cmmnly seen markings, knwn as placards, are square-n-pint shaped, and placed n the exterir f certain bulk cntainer rail cars that are transprting dangerus gds r residues f these materials. These placards prvide respnders with infrmatin n the hazards present within the cntainer. It must be nted that many materials pssess characteristics belnging t mre than ne hazard class, and therefre the hazard class infrmatin shuld be used in cnjunctin with infrmatin derived frm ther surces, such as shipping dcuments. Placard n bulk package Multiple placards n cntainer Cmmdity names / prper shipping names will mst cmmnly be seen n bulk cntainers n bth sides f the car, in letters f at least 3.9 inches high. Other markings that can be fund n rail cars are hazard warnings, specific t certain cmmdities. These warnings can include Inhalatin Hazard, Marine Pllutant and HOT. Dangerus gds are classified accrding t their chemical and/r physical prperties. There are 2 wrded classes (in the US nly) and 9 numeric classes, sme f which may be further divided int what are called divisins. A dangerus gd is assigned t nly ne primary hazard class, even if it meets the definitin f mre than ne hazard class. The chart n the fllwing page displays the hazard classes and divisins. An example f a hazard warning n an Anhydrus Ammnia tank car PLACARDING, MARKING AND HAZARD CLASSES 35

36 PLACARDING, MARKING AND HAZARD CLASSES CONT. The chart t the right lists the hazard classes and divisins in Canada and the US, alng with the assciated placards. Placards Canadian (TDGR) and IMDG placards are the same. United States (49CFR) placards are wrded. UN Number When the UN Number is required, it is indicated as fllws: Within a white rectangle acrss the middle f the placard; OR On an range panel immediately adjacent t the placard. Hazard Class 49 CFR TDGR Hazard Class 49 CFR TDGR 1.1 Explsive with mass explsin hazard 1.2 Explsive with prjectin hazard 1.3 Explsive with predminantly fire hazard 1.4 Explsive with n significant blast hazard 1.5 Very insensitive explsive; blasting agent 1.6 Extremely insensitive detnating substance 2.1 Flammable gas 2.2 Nn-flammable, nnpisnus (nn-txic) cmpressed gas 3 Flammable liquid 4.1 Flammable slid 4.2 Spntaneusly cmbustible material 4.3 Dangerus when wet material 5.1 Oxidizer 5.2 Organic perxide 6.1 Pisnus (txic) material 6.2 Infectius substance 2.2 Oxidizing gases 7 Radiactive material Nte that fr United States placards, when required, the UN Number takes the place f the wrd. 2.3 (8) Anhydrus Ammnia in large package 2.3 Gas pisnus (txic) by inhalatin N/A 8 Crrsives 9 Miscellaneus Dangerus Gds PLACARDING, MARKING AND HAZARD CLASSES 36

37 PLACARDING, MARKING AND HAZARD CLASSES CONT. Additinal Marking The fllwing table demnstrates additinal markings that may be fund n bulk packages such as tank cars and intermdal cntainers. Mark 49 CFR TDGR Descriptin Cmbustible Liquid Marine Pllutant mark N/A The Cmbustible Liquid hazard class designatin des nt exist in Canada, hwever, these are permitted t be transprted in Canada with these placards if they are mving t r frm the United States These indicate that a release f the prduct int a waterway will harm the envirnment Limited quantity mark Mixed Lads Elevated temperature mark N/A Indicate a shipment f dangerus gds transprted in smaller quantities in smaller packages Certain dangerus gds in mixed lads can be marked with a miscellaneus placard prvided the packages d nt exceed a certain size and the ttal quantity des nt exceed a certain limit Indicate an elevated temperature hazard fr a prduct in a bulk package Fumigatin sign When a cntainer is fumigated using a dangerus gd, the sign is affixed next t the entryways f the cntainer, warning f the date f fumigatin, name f fumigant, etc. Orange panel #### A panel cntaining the UN Number may be placed next t the primary class placard in lieu f n the placard itself PLACARDING, MARKING AND HAZARD CLASSES 37

38 SHIPPING PAPERS / SHIPPING DOCUMENTS The shipping paper / shipping dcument cntains vital infrmatin abut the dangerus gd in the rail car. This example belw displays what yu will see and the facing page explains the terms n the dcumentatin and what they will tell yu as an emergency respnder: CBTX T5I L FLMLQD PULJCT NS CRUDESUPP A2 HAZMAT-US TRAIN PLACEMENT GROUP 2 JC CDN MARSHALLING GROUP C JR ERAP PULLBY REQUIRED (CANADA) ******************************** * DANGEROUS * ******************************** W/B ** DANGEROUS GOODS SHIPPING DOCUMENT ** 4 TO:DUCK LAKE MS FROM:APPA AB CRUDE OIL SUPPLY CO CRUDE CO 2100 JOHN WALKER PARKWAY S HIGHWAY 123 EAST RANGE ROAD 2 TUSCALOOSA AL APPA AB S0H2T0 5 1 TANK CAR / KG 6 UN PETROLEUM CRUDE OIL 8 9 CLASS 3//PG II 10 EMERGENCY 24-HOUR NUMBER USA (800) CCN 1234 EMERGENCY 24-HOUR NUMBER CDN (613) A-1234 ERP TEL (800) HAZMAT STCC SHIPPERS CERTIFICATION: BOB SMITH I hereby declare that the cntents f this cnsignment are fully and accurately described abve by the prper shipping name, and are classified, packaged, marked and labeled/placarded, and are in all respects in prper cnditin fr transprt accrding t applicable internatinal and natinal gvernmental regulatins. SHIPPING PAPERS / SHIPPING DOCUMENTS 38

39 The fllwing items crrespnd t the numbers in the shipping paper n the previus page, and explains each ne s purpse. 1. Psitin in Train Indicates the lcatin f the car in the train the cars in a CN train are listed frm frnt t rear 2. Car Initials and Numbers Als knwn as Reprting Marks, these are the letters and numbers n the side f a rail car and are unique t each ne. This is ne f the mst imprtant pieces f infrmatin t btain in rder t access infrmatin n the cntents f the rail car 3. Lad r Empty The shipping paper / dcument will indicate if the car is laded r cntains a residue. A car will cntain a residue f dangerus gds if it has nt been cleaned and purged. Placards d nt indicate the lad r residue status f a rail car 4. Shipper and Cnsignee These indicate the shipper f the car and where it riginated frm, and the cnsignee sectin will shw wh will be receiving the shipment and the destinatin f the car 5. Package Type This describes hw the cmmdity is packaged. This can be a tank car, hpper car r a nnbulk package such as drums, ttes, and bags 6. Quantity The shipping paper / dcument will indicate hw much prduct is being shipped, if laded 7. Identificatin Number Indicates the 4-digit UN (United Natins) r NA (Nrth American) identificatin number 8. Prper Shipping Name The name f the dangerus gd 9. Hazard Class Displays the hazard class r divisin number f the cmmdity. There are 9 hazard classes *Further details and descriptins f the 9 hazard classes is fund n page 36. A secndary hazard class must be shwn if ne is required 10. Packing Grup (PG) A gruping f dangerus gds indicating relative severity f a material within its hazard class. Required fr all except Classes 2, 7 r ORMDs (Other Regulated Materials). PG displayed in rman numerals: PG I = great danger PG II = medium danger PG III = minr danger 11. Emergency Respnse Phne Number A phne number supplied by the shipper, which can be called t receive infrmatin n the dangerus gd / hazardus material 24 hurs/day 12. ERAP: Emergency Respnse Assistance Plan 13. Standard Transprtatin Cmmdity Cde (STCC) Canadian regulatins require that certain dangerus gds have an Emergency Respnse Assistance Plan (ERAP) when transprted in Canada. The plan number and a telephne number t activate the plan are required t be displayed n the dcumentatin. A number assigned t the specific prduct by railrads. Dangerus gds STCCs will begin with the number 48 r Shipper Certificatin A certificatin f the shipment made by the cnsignr r by an individual acting n behalf f the cnsignr SHIPPING PAPERS / SHIPPING DOCUMENTS 39

40 Additinal Infrmatin that may be fund n a Shipping Paper / Shipping Dcument: Marine Pllutant Limited Quantity (LQ) Pisn Inhalatin Hazard (PIH) / Txic Inhalatin Hazard (TIH) Reprtable Quantity (RQ) Transprt Canada Temprary Certificate / US DOT Special Apprval / OTMA When this appears n the dcumentatin, it indicates that release f the prduct int a waterway will harm the envirnment Limited Quantity ntatin n the shipping dcument indicates dangerus gds that are in smaller quantities in smaller packages, ftentimes intended fr cnsumer use and usually within a cntainer (nte: there may still be a significant amunt f dangerus gds in the shipment) Indicates certain gases r liquids which may cause health prblems if inhaled The letters RQ, when required, indicate that the material is classified as a hazardus substance and if there is a release f the material which exceeds a certain amunt, it requires ntificatin f the Natinal Respnse Center (US nly) Temprary Certificates and Special Permits allw fr exemptins t certain regulatins SHIPPING PAPERS / SHIPPING DOCUMENTS 40

41 FREIGHT TRAIN CONSIST All CN crews will be in pssessin f a cnsist, r train jurnal, which lists the lcatin f each rail car in the train. The fllwing pages demnstrate what a CN cnsist lks like and imprtant infrmatin which can be btained frm it. Train number and the statin the train departed frm Rail cars n CN trains are listed beginning frm the first rail car behind the lcmtive twards the rear f the train The summary bx prvides a quick view f the dangerus gds carried n the train Psitin in train Car initial and number Signifies laded r empty FREIGHT TRAIN CONSIST 41

42 FREIGHT TRAIN CONSIST (CONT.) The fllwing example demnstrates hw a rail car cntaining dangerus gds will be displayed n a CN train cnsist. Cars #4 & 5: These are nt regulated dangerus gds, n prduct infrmatin is required Car #6: This car cntains dangerus gds Dangerus gds hazard infrmatin will immediately fllw the entry n a CN train cnsist Package type / Quantity f prduct Prduct identificatin number Prper shipping name f the prduct Hazard class / Packing grup assigned t Emergency cntact phne number(s) FREIGHT TRAIN CONSIST 42

43 INTERMODAL TRAIN CONSIST Because r a i l r a d i n t e r m d a l c a r s m a y c a r r y m u l t i p l e t r a i l e r s r c n t a i n e r s n n e r a i l c a r, t he cnsists fr intermdal trains will lk slightly different f r m t h s e f r freight trains. The trailers r cntainers are listed after the rail car. 1* Dentes the car kind (ex: 3pack r 5pack) 2* Dangerus Gds infrmatin fr cntainer within this 3pack 1* : Car initial and number (Reprting Mark) 2* : Cntainers n the rail cars INTERMODAL TRAIN CONSIST 43

44 APPENDIX A: RAILROAD EQUIPMENT LOCOMOTIVES Railrad lcmtives can present hazards f their wn that first respnders must be aware f. Sme features f lcmtives: Diesel fuel tanks - up t 6,000 gallns Electrical vlts DC, 220 vlts AC Lube il - up t 410 gallns Clant - up t 380 gallns Battery acid - up t 50 gallns Cmpressed air Be aware that a typical lcmtive will have a weight f ver 400,000 punds Cling Twers Air Cmpressr Diesel Engine Cab Air Reservir Fuel Tank Emergency Fuel Shut-ff Alternatr Batteries Emergency fuel shut-ff buttns are fund n: On the electrical cabinet inside the lcmtive cab Each side f the frame f the lcmtive, externally APPENDIX A: RAILROAD EQUIPMENT - LOCOMOTIVES 44

45 GENERAL RAILROAD EQUIPMENT Dangerus Gds may be transprted in many different car types. Belw are descriptins f these cars and the typical cmmdities they carry. Flat Cars These transprt lumber, pipe, and machinery, and may have bulkheads at each end r be equipped t carry auts, cntainers r trailers Bx Cars Bx cars transprt a vast array f cmmdities, including many in small packages. These cars may be insulated Cvered Hpper Cars These cars ften transprt dry dangerus gds in bulk, such as fertilizer (an xidizer). Other cmmdities can include flur, grain, sda ash and cement Autmbile Carriers These cars may be carrying up t 18 vehicles. Ptential dangers psed are frm: fuel, battery acid, air bag inflatrs and refrigerants GENERAL RAILROAD EQUIPMENT 45

46 GENERAL RAILROAD EQUIPMENT (CONT.) Gndla Cars These are ften used t transprt scrap metal, pipe, and cntaminated sil/waste, and specialized cil gndla cars carry ciled steel prducts. If carrying dangerus gds, they will usually have a cver n tp Open Tp Hpper Cars Transprt dry cmmdities, such as stne and cal. Will seldm carry dangerus gds Air Cars Generally used in clder seasns and placed in the middle r end f train. These ae used t assist in generating air fr braking cntrl in trains. Ptential dangers may include air cmpressr, diesel fuel, and battery acid Mechanical Refrigeratin Cars Refrigeratin units hazards psed: fuel tank and batteries with acid GENERAL RAILROAD EQUIPMENT 46

47 GENERAL RAILROAD EQUIPMENT (CONT.) Cntainer Intermdal cntainer being lifted with a crane. These units can cntain a wide variety f gds, including hazardus materials Cntainer in a Well Car Can be duble-stacked, and may have mixed freight r dangerus gds Five Platfrm Duble Stack Car End f Train Device (EOT) Munted n the trailing cupler f the last car f the train and cnnected t the train brake pipe via a glad hand cnnectin Air Turbine EOT Battery Munted EOT GENERAL RAILROAD EQUIPMENT 47

48 NON-PRESSURE TANK CARS Nn-pressure tank cars are als knwn as General Service, Lw Pressure, r General Purpse tank cars. Acid Service tank cars are a subset f nn-pressure cars. These will be referred t thrughut this guide as nn-pressure cars. Despite the name, these cars will have sme pressure during transprtatin. The tank test pressure range is between 60 psi t 100 psi. These are the mst cmmn type f tank car in use tday, transprting a wide variety f liquid cmmdities. A typical tank thickness is 7/16 t 9/16 inch thick, with capacities f 6,000 t 33,500 gallns and a laded weight f up t 286,000 punds. Materials in the fllwing hazard classes may be transprted in nn-pressure tank cars: Hazard Class Number Typical Cmmdities 3 Petrleum Prducts, Ethanl 4 Mlten Sulfur 5 Hydrgen Perxide 70%, Ammnium Nitrate Slutin 6 Phenl 8 Sulfuric Acid, Hydrchlric Acid, Sdium Hydrxide 9 Ethylene Glycl, Cal Tar Nn-regulated Syrup, Fd, Clay Slurry, Citric Acid The mst cmmn nn-pressure tank cars in use tday are DOT-111 and AAR-211. Ntable differences in the nn-pressure tanks cars are as fllws: Car Type DOT / TC 111 DOT / TC 115 DOT / TC 117 Unique Features Mst cmmn tank car, wide variety f fittings / cnfiguratins, min 7/16 thick tank A tank within a tank cnstructin with insulatin between the tanks. Min 9/16 thick tank, full head shield, thermal prtectin, detachable bttm utlet valve handle, prtected pressure relief valve (PRV) mre details n fllwing page AAR 206 Temperature-sensitive prducts, very efficient insulatin, may be divided int cmpartments, 60 psi test pressure AAR 211 General weld cnstructin is different frm the 111 cars. Additinal / special fittings fr AAR cars NON-PRESSURE TANK CARS 48

49 Evlutin f DOT-117 Tank Car In 2009, the rail industry, wrking tgether with prducers and shippers, vluntarily instituted an interchange rule imprving the specificatins f the DOT-111, dubbed the CPC The rule required that all DOT-111 tank cars built after September 2011 and used in flammable liquid service, packing grups I and II, shuld be upgraded t the new specificatin. The CPC-1232 upgrade included thicker tank shell, tp fittings prtectin (prtective husing) and a minimum f a half-height head shield. In 2015, legislatin was intrduced in bth Canada and the US, requiring a new enhanced tank car specificatin, the DOT-117, t be used fr the transprtatin f all flammable liquids. A risk-based retrfitting schedule is assigned t phase ut transprtatin f these prducts frm the lder DOT-111 (knwn as the legacy DOT-111) t the new DOT-117 specificatin tank car. Details f the DOT-117 safety features: Enhancements t DOT-117 Specificatin Tank Car Full-height head shields, at least ½ inch thick Thermal prtectin system Increased tank shell thickness t 9/16 inch Enhanced bttm utlet valve handle, if equipped Tp fittings prtectin High capacity pressure relief device Thicker steel jacket NON-PRESSURE TANK CARS 49

50 NON-PRESSURE TANK CARS VALVES AND FITTINGS Nn-pressure tank cars carry a wide variety f cmmdities, therefre several different types f features may be fund n them: Manway Tp lading / unlading valves Vacuum relief device Safety relief vent Heater cils Insulatin Bttm utlets Thermal prtectin Manway Manways are penings in nnpressure cars used as access pints fr lading and unlading the cntents f the car, and will nrmally have 6 t 8 blts, and a gasket used t frm a seal. Sme manways may have a vacuum relief device munted n the lid, which allws air int the car. Pressure Relief Device (PRD) During the nrmal curse f transprtatin, the pressure relief device shuld nt activate, as the device is there t relieve pressure in case f emergency. There are tw types f pressure relief devices: spring and rupture disc. A spring-type PRD is the type which can be internally expsed t the prduct r external. Each perfrms the same functin, which is t relieve pressure in the car. If pressure rises within the car, the spring will cllapse and vaprs will be released frm the car. Once the pressure is relieved, the spring will reseal the car. The ther type f pressure relief device is the rupture disc. Rupture discs are used n crrsive cmmdity cars and will nt reseal the car nce pressure has been relieved. Spring-type pressure relief device Rupture disc-type pressure relief device NON-PRESSURE TANK CARS 50

51 NON-PRESSURE TANK CARS VALVES AND FITTINGS Cmbinatin Husing / Prtective Husing CPC-1232 specificatin DOT-111 cars and all DOT-117 cars will have a prtective husing which cntains all f the valves and fittings (except the manway). Legacy DOT-111 tank cars have cmbinatin husings. Cmbinatins husings are lcated n the tp f these nnpressure tank cars, and huse varius valves and fittings. The abve pht shws the liquid and vapr valves, the liquid valve usually being the larger f the tw. These are situated in line with the center f the car s curvature. Munted belw the liquid valve is an eductin tube used t draw liquid frm the bttm f the tank car. Depending n the type f cmmdity transprted, the cmbinatin husing may als cntain fittings such as vacuum relief devices, thermmeter wells and gauging devices. NON-PRESSURE TANK CARS 51

52 NON-PRESSURE TANK CARS VALVES AND FITTINGS Bttm Outlet Valves (BOV) Bttm utlets are cmmnly used valves n nn-pressure tank cars, used t lad and unlad prduct frm the bttm f the car. There are many different types f BOV: ball valve, wafer-sphere r butterfly style, all perated frm underneath the car. Sme cars are equipped with tp-perated bttm utlet valves, which are a type f valve attached t a rd that passes up thrugh the tank car and thrugh a stuffing bx n tp f the tank. Cut-away f the ball valve Spring clsure bttm utlet valve These bttm utlet valves are prtected by a system knwn as skid prtectin. This system is designed t allw the lading / unlading attachments t be sheared ff during an accident, leaving the bttm utlet intact and preventing a release f prduct Bttm utlet valve n tank car, skid prtectin external view Bttm utlet valve n tank car internal view NON-PRESSURE TANK CARS 52

53 NON-PRESSURE TANK CARS - ACID SERVICE Crrsive cmmdities are shipped in a tank car with a valve arrangement which differs frm ther nn-pressure tank cars. The fill hle has an arrangement f three r fur blts, rather than the typical six t eight blts. Fr fflading there is a liquid line and an air line, and these crrsive cars will have blank flanges instead f valves as well as a pressure relief device. Acid cars will usually have a rupture disc but may have an external-type spring pressure relief device. 2 3 Hydrchlric Acid Valve Arrangement 1. Fill Hle 2. Pressure Relief Device: Rupture Disc Type 3. Liquid Line Assembly 1 Sulfuric Acid Valve Arrangement 3 1. Fill Hle 2. Pressure Relief Device: Rupture Disc Type 3. Liquid Line Assembly 1 2 NON-PRESSURE TANK CARS 53

54 PRESSURE TANK CARS Pressure tank cars are used fr the transprtatin f liquefied cmpressed gases (class 2 cmmdities) r the verpackaging f liquids. They have a tank test pressure ranging frm 100 psi t 500 psi. An identifying characteristic f a pressure tank car is the single prtective husing n the tp f the car, in which all f the valves and ther devices are lcated. The thickness f the tank ranges frm 9/16 t 1-1/4 inches and they can have a capacity f up t 33,500 gallns with a laded weight f up t 286,000 punds. The fllwing are a few f the cmmdities typically transprted in pressure tank cars: Hazard Class Number Typical Cmmdities 2 Butane / Prpane / Vinyl Chlride / Chlrine / Ammnia 3 Natural Gasline Transprting such a diverse array f cmmdities within the Class 2 family requires a variety f features. The fllwing may be fund n a pressure tank car depending n the cmmdity being transprted: Tp lading / unlading valves Safety relief devices Sample valve Magnetic gauging device Insulatin Thermmeter well Thermal prtectin Thermal Prtectin Sme tank cars will have thermal prtectin, which is made f a ceramic fiber and applied directly t the utside f the tank. This thermal prtectin system is intended t prvide thermal resistance when subjected t a pl fire fr 100 minutes r a trch fire fr 30 minutes. Ceramic Fiber Metal Straps Jacket Spacers Fiberglass PRESSURE TANK CARS 54

55 PRESSURE TANK CARS VALVES AND FITTINGS The valves n a pressure tank car are designed t transprt a wide variety f cmmdities. The fllwing pages display the varius valves fund n pressure cars within the single prtective husing. Pressure Car Valve Arrangement Magnetic gauging device Liquid Valve Sample valve Vapr valve Pressure relief device (spring type) Thermmeter well Liquid Valve PRESSURE TANK CARS 55

56 PRESSURE TANK CARS VALVES AND FITTINGS All valves are required t be equipped with a shipping plug that is installed tl tight when in transprtatin. Mst pressure cars will have a tw-inch NPT utlet. Excess Flw Valve Munted underneath valves that are pen t the prduct is an excess flw valve. This device is intended t slw the flw f prduct if the valve is sheared ff the car. The excess flw valve cmes in a variety f sizes depending n the weight f the cmmdity. Pressure Relief Device (PRD) The size f the pressure relief device (PRD) will differ depending n the cmmdity being transprted. The larger a valve is, the mre cubic feet per minute (CFM) f vapr the valve can release frm the car. The size f the valve is nt an indicatr f when it is set t discharge. The spring f the valve is set t discharge at a given pressure. A spring-type valve is used n pressure cars: Internal spring External spring Angle Valve Plug Style The same valve is used as the liquid r vapr valve PRESSURE TANK CARS 56

57 PRESSURE TANK CARS VALVES AND FITTINGS Sample Valves Sample valves are used t take a sample f the cmmdity fr purity r specificatin testing. The sample line is pen t the prduct in the car, s fr this reasn it will have an excess flw device in the eductin tube. Thermmeter Well The thermmeter well is a sealed system and is clsed t the prduct. The tube is filled with anti-freeze liquid. There is n thermmeter in the well, it is nly called that as it is the lcatin where the temperature is capable f being taken. Magnetic gauges A magnetic gauge is used t determine hw much prduct is in a tank car. It is a clsed system which uses a ball flat with a magnet n a gauge rd. PRESSURE TANK CARS 57

58 SPECIAL COMMODITY PRESSURE TANK CARS Crygenic Tank Cars Crygenic tanks are designed as a tank-within-a-tank cnfiguratin. The inner tank is a stainless steel r a nickel metal which is rated fr a temperature f -130 F r clder. The uter tank is made f carbn steel. There is insulatin between the tanks and a vacuum is applied. Tank test pressures can range frm 60 t 120 psi. All f the tank s valves are in lcated in grund level cabinets that will be in the center f the tank car n either side r n ppsite crners n either side f the tank car. Vent pipes must direct any prduct up and away frm the cabinet r tank. It is imprtant t remember that these cmmdities are extremely cld, s prper prtective equipment is required when respnding t an incident invlving crygenic materials. Carbn Dixide (CO2) Tank Cars CO2 tank cars are different frm a typical pressure tank car. The prtective husing will have several pipes prtruding frm it, with each pipe being marked with its functin. Venting frm the regulating valve is a nrmal functin, and a ntice stating this will be marked n the prtective husing next t the regulating valve pipes. PRESSURE TANK CARS 58

59 SPECIAL COMMODITY PRESSURE TANK CARS (CONT.) Chlrine Service Tank Cars - Current Chlrine service tank cars have tw liquid valves with excess flw devices and tw vapr valves withut excess flw devices. These valves are ne inch utlets. Chlrine car pressure relief devices are knwn as cmbinatin devices and have either a break pin assembly r a rupture disc munted belw the external spring valve. This variatin is meant t prtect the spring frm the crrsive prperties f chlrine. Chlrine Service Tank Cars Next Generatin Next Generatin chlrine service cars use a different valve arrangement and a new type f valve. The husing is larger than the current husing and there is nly ne vapr valve. The valve des nt use an excess flw device but is instead equipped with a spring-type flw device. Chlrine Service Pressure Relief Device Chlrine Service Valve PRESSURE TANK CARS 59

60 INTERMODAL TANKS Intermdal tanks are used in all mdes f transprtatin and interchanged between cuntries. These types f tank are munted in a supprting frame. Intermdal tanks are categrized int three separate types: Pressure, nn-pressure, and crygenic. Mst are made f stainless steel. T1 thrugh T22 (US DOT IM 101 & 102), pictured here, are nn-pressure tanks. The fittings n these tanks may include tp servicing equipment such as a liquid and vapr valve, manway, pressure relief device and a vacuum relief device. A bttm utlet may be lcated n ne side in the bttm crner. Unlike a tank car valve, there is an internal spring valve then an uter valve. A remte shut ff shuld be lcated n the right side f the tank as yu face the valve. Intermdal Tank Type UN Tank Type Maximum Allwable Wrking Pressure (MAWP) Nn-pressure tank T1 t T22 (IM 101) psi Nn-pressure tank T1 t T22 (IM 102) psi Pressure tank T50 (Spec 51) psi Crygenic tank T75 Varies depending n cmmdity INTERMODAL TANKS 60

61 T50 (Spec 51) pictured abve. These tanks are designed fr liquefied gases such as LPG r ammnia and have a capacity f arund 5000 gallns. Their pressure relief device is munted n the tp and is recessed int the tank. The ff-lading valves are lcated n the bttm crner inside a prtective husing. A remte shut-ff shuld be lcated n the right side f the tank, when facing the valve. INTERMODAL CONTAINERS Intermdal cntainers are used in all mdes f transprtatin and are interchanged between cuntries. Intermdal cntainers can ship just abut anything that can fit thrugh the drs. The cntainer sizes typically range frm 20, 40 and 53 feet. Dangerus gds are packaged in nn-bulk cntainers prir t being laded in the cntainer. It is very cmmn t see mixed cmmdities within cntainers, and a single cntainer culd have several different types f dangerus gds. Lads within cntainers can shift, s cautin must be used when pening cntainer drs. INTERMODAL TANKS & CONTAINERS 61

62 APPENDIX B: ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR THE FIRST RESPONDER There are numerus resurces available t assist respnders in planning, preparing fr, and respnding t railrad incidents. CN NETWORK MAPS CN makes available varius maps which display the statins acrss its netwrk. The interactive map can be fund nline at: FIELD GUIDE TO TANK CARS The Assciatin f American Railrads cmpiles a guidebk n railrad tank cars classificatin, cnstructin, fittings, and mre. This guidebk is available fr free nline at: APPENDIX B: ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR THE FIRST RESPONDER 62

63 ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR THE FIRST RESPONDER (CONT.) ONLINE SOURCES OF INFORMATION Name Descriptin Website Address American Chemistry Cuncil Assciatin f American chemical prducers and manufacturers m American Shrt Line & Reginal A resurce fr shrt line railrad infrmatin in the Railrad Assciatin United States AMTRAK American rail passenger service prvider Assciatin f American Railrads (AAR) American railrad industry assciatin Center fr Txiclgy and Envirnmental Health Risk assessment and txiclgy CANUTEC (Canadian Transprt Resurce fr transprtatin incidents invlving Emergency Centre dangerus gds CHEMTREC (Chemical Transprtatin Resurce fr transprtatin incidents invlving Emergency Center) hazardus materials Chlrine Institute Assciatin f Chlrine prducers and distributrs Chemistry Industry Assciatin f Canada Assciatin f Canadian chemical prducers and (CIAC) manufacturers Envirnment Canada Canadian envirnmental agency Federal Emergency Management US gvernment disaster respnse and recvery Agency agency Federal Railrad Administratin Part f the US DOT, regulates railrad transprtatin Natinal Transprtatin Safety Bard Independent US agency investigating (NTSB, US) transprtatin ccurrences Pipeline and Hazardus Materials US agency develping and enfrcing regulatins n Safety Administratin (US) hazardus materials transprtatin systems Railway Assciatin f Canada (RAC) Canadian railrad industry assciatin TRANSCAER Transprt Canada Transprtatin Safety Bard (TSB, Canada) TTCI Security and Emergency Respnse Training Center (SERTC) Transprtatin Cmmunity Awareness and Emergency Respnse Training Canadian transprtatin regulatry authrity Independent Canadian agency investigating transprtatin ccurrences AAR-wned Transprtatin Technlgy Center, Inc. SERTC facility training respnders in hazmat incidents US: Canada: safety/menu.htm / U.S. Department f Transprtatin American transprtatin regulatry authrity U.S. Envirnmental Prtectin Agency American envirnmental agency U.S. Fire Administratin (Natinal Fire Academy) U.S. Natinal Respnse Team (Oil & Hazmat Respnse) FEMA resurce fr fire preventin and safety Resurce fr respnse t varius hazardus substances U.S. Cast Guard Branch f the US Armed Frces Via Rail Canadian rail passenger service prvider ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR THE FIRST RESPONDER 63

64 ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR THE FIRST RESPONDER (CONT.) CN WEBSITE PROVIDING ASSISTANCE AND RESOURCES TO COMMUNITIES CN maintains web pages dedicated t addressing the needs f the cmmunities in which we perate. These serve as nline resurces fr ur crssing and rail safety prgrams, prximity issues, Operatin Lifesaver, Key Rute Risk Assessments, and much mre. Visit CN FIRST RESPONDER TRAINING & RESOURCES WEBSITE Online training fr subjects such as emergency respnse t railrad incidents and railrad equipment can be fund n CN s First Respnder website. The site als features nline surces f infrmatin, dwnladable guides, respnse training resurces frm reputable assciatins and industry, and mre detailed lcatin and cntact infrmatin fr CN s Dangerus Gds team members. CN has emergency respnse resurces such as transfer equipment and firefighting trailers equipped with fam psitined in key lcatins acrss its netwrk. The resurce map is available n the site fr dwnlad. Visit CN s first respnder web page at ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR THE FIRST RESPONDER 64