Topic: Immediate notification to emergency responders

NTSB Recommendation: With the assistance of the Federal Railroad Administration, require that railroads With the assistance of the Federal Railroad Administration, require that railroads immediately provide to emergency responders accurate, real-time information regarding the identity and location of all hazardous materials on a train.

PHMSA Action: Evaluating the emergency response issues.

Latest PHMSA Response: Letter to NTSB 01/22/2008

NTSB Status: OAR

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