Engineering Practices and Standards Library

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EP2031
Track Monitoring
PDF, 1.1MB
EP2041
Track Maintenance Boundaries
PDF, 287K
EP3003
Blasting Procedures
PDF, 27K
EP3005
Pipeline Occupancy
PDF, 95K
EP3005
Section 02081A - Pipeline Occupancy Specifications
PDF, 1.3MB
EP3005
Section 02082A - Additional Requirements for (HDD) & Directional Boring
PDF, 565K
EP3006
Design and Construction Criteria for Overhead Bridges
PDF, 94K
EP3014
Maintenance and Protection of Railroad Traffic During Contractor Operations
PDF, 95K
EP3014
Section 01141A - Safety and Protection of Railroad Traffic and Property
PDF, 21K
EP3014
Section 01142A - Submission Documentation Required for Amtrak Review and Approval
PDF, 16K
EP3014
Section 01520A - Requirements for Temporary Protection Shields for Demolition and Construction
PDF, 20K
EP3014
Section 02261A - Requirements for Temp Sheeting and Shoring to Support Amtrak Tracks
PDF, 391K
EP3016
Storm Water Drainage and Discharge from Adjacent Property onto Amtrak Right-of-Way
PDF, 27K
EP3017
Requirements for Construction Design and Monitoring of Overbuilds and Adjacent Construction
PDF, 24K
EP3018
Construction of Structures by Third-Party Owner Contracts
PDF, 217K
EP4000.0.00
Structures Standard Design Practice (SDP) - Table of Contents
PDF, 79K
EP4000.0.01
Structures Standard Design Practice (SDP) - Introduction and Glossary
PDF, 71K
EP4000.1.00
Structures Standard Design Practice (SDP) - Design Contract Technical Delivery
PDF, 598K
EP4000.2.00
Structures Standard Design Practice (SDP) - Amtrak Adopted Codes and Standards
PDF, 76K
EP4000.3.00
Structures Standard Design Practice (SDP) - Introduction to Minimum Technical Requirements
PDF, 51K
EP4000.3.01
Structures Standard Design Practice (SDP) - General Design Requirements
PDF, 51K
EP4000.3.02
Structures Standard Design Practice (SDP) - Existing Conditions
PDF, 44K
EP4000.3.03
Structures Standard Design Practice (SDP) - Concrete
PDF, 59K
EP4000.3.04
Structures Standard Design Practice (SDP) - Masonry
PDF, 68K
EP4000.3.05
Structures Standard Design Practice (SDP) - Metals
PDF, 82K
EP4000.3.06
Structures Standard Design Practice (SDP) - Woods, Plastics, and Composites
PDF, 53K
EP4000.3.07
Structures Standard Design Practice (SDP) - Thermal and Moisture Protection
PDF, 261K
EP4000.3.08
Structures Standard Design Practice (SDP) - Openings
PDF, 115K
EP4000.3.09
Structures Standard Design Practice (SDP) - Finishes
PDF, 216K
EP4000.3.10
Structures Standard Design Practice (SDP) - Specialties
PDF, 216K
EP4000.3.11
Structures Standard Design Practice (SDP) - Equipment
PDF, 24K
EP4000.3.12
Structures Standard Design Practice (SDP) - Furnishings
PDF, 51K
EP4000.3.13
Structures Standard Design Practice (SDP) - Special Construction
PDF, 44K
EP4000.3.14
Structures Standard Design Practice (SDP) - Conveying Systems
PDF, 47K
EP4000.3.21
Structures Standard Design Practice (SDP) - Fire Suppression
PDF, 123K
EP4000.3.22
Structures Standard Design Practice (SDP) - Plumbing
PDF, 54K
EP4000.3.23
Structures Standard Design Practice (SDP) - HVAC
PDF, 178K
EP4000.3.26
Structures Standard Design Practice (SDP) - Electrical
PDF, 96K
EP4000.3.27
Structures Standard Design Practice (SDP) - Communications
PDF, 43K
EP4000.3.28
Structures Standard Design Practice (SDP) - Electronic Safety and Security
PDF, 46K
EP4000.3.31
Structures Standard Design Practice (SDP) - Earthwork
PDF, 46K
EP4000.3.32
Structures Standard Design Practice (SDP) - Exterior Improvements
PDF, 53K
EP4000.3.33
Structures Standard Design Practice (SDP) - Utilities
PDF, 54K
EP4000.3.34
Structures Standard Design Practice (SDP) - Transportation
PDF, 48K
EP4000.3.51
Structures Standard Design Practice (SDP) - Accessibility
PDF, 47K
EP4006
Overbuild of Amtrak Right-of-Way Design Policy
PDF, 107K
EP4010
Amtrak Engineering Practices CAD/BIM Implementation
PDF, 127K
EP5300
Procedures for Locating Buried Cables
PDF, 1.6MB
EP5401
Highway Crossing Emergency Notification Signs
PDF, 1.1MB
EP5902
Wayside Asset Database Change Management
PDF, 295K
EP7014
Required Equipment & Freight Car Clearances
PDF, 674K

AMTRAK DESIGN SPEC NO. 63
Amtrak Track Design Specification 63
PDF, 182K
CE-4
Specification for Wire, Conduit and Cable Occupations in Electrified Territory
PDF, 279K
CE-500B
Electrified Territory Outline Specification for Transmission and Distribution
PDF, 309K
DER - STRUCTURES 
Design Exception Request (Fillable Form)
Word, 49K
DER - STATIONS
Buildings Design Exception Request (Fillable Form)
PDF, 171K
DER - TRACK
Track Design Exception Request (Fillable Form)
PDF, 100K
SPEC NO. 150
Stormwater Management Policy
PDF, 163K
SPEC NO. 16064
Specification for Equipment and Vehicle Grounding Near Energized and Overhead Wires
PDF, 975K

AED-1
Procedures and Design Criteria for ET Qualified Consultants
PDF, 305K
AED-2
Catenary Structure Loading, Design Criteria & Standards
PDF, 621K
AMTRAK CWR PLAN
Procedures for the Installation, Adjustment, Maintenance and Inspection of CWR as Required by 49 CFR 213.118
PDF, 2.5MB
ET-1120-C
Power Bonding of Structures in Electrified Territory
PDF, 543K
ET-1446-D
Typical Protection Barrier in Electrified Territory O.H. Bridges
PDF, 350K
ET-1447-D
Temporary Protection Shield & Barriers in Electrified Territory O.H. Bridges
PDF, 266K

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