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Developments

Currently Required

HM 201

  • Replacement of periodic tank test
  • More intensive non-destructive testing at least every ten years

DOT

  • Railroad Power Brakes & Drawbars
  • 49CFR Part 232

"White Paper" for tank cars over 263,000 lbs.
         "Rules" for obtaining an Exemption or Special Permit for 286,000 lb
         gross rail load for hazmat tank cars (as opposed to standard 263,000 lb
         maximum.

Under Development by AAR

M-1002, Appendix U (Possibly 2002.)

  • Tank car life cycle planned maintenance program

North American Model Standard (Possibly 2003.)