The Rail Topic Group was formed to identify and discuss current issues and concerns regarding rail transportation of radioactive materials by the Department of Energy. The group was first established in 1997 and operated until 1999, following the development of several analyses examining operational practices. The current group first met in January 2002.

If you have any questions regarding the activities of the Rail Topic Group, please refer to one of the following points-of-contact.

• Rail Topic Group Conference Call Notes - June 26, 2002 - PDF (14KB)
• 2002 Summary of the Rail Topic Group Transportation Safety WIPP-PIG Rail Comparison - July 2002 - PDF (19KB)
• New Orleans TEC Meeting, Rail Topic Group Summary -  January 29, 2002 - PDF (96KB)

Archived Documents From Previous Rail Issues Topic Group:

• TEC Transportation Safety WIPP-PIG Rail Comparison
• Inspections Summary Matrix - PDF (49KB)
• Regulatory Summary Matrix
• Final Meeting Notes - March 26, 1999
• Winter 1999 Meeting 
• November 13, 1998 Meeting
• October 6, 1998 Meeting
• September 11, 1998 Meeting
• Summer 1998 Meeting
• June 22, 1998 Meeting
• May 27, 1998 Meeting
• Winter 1998 Meeting
• November 3, 1997 Meeting
• September 18, 1997 Meetin