ATP 4-14 — Expeditionary Railway Center Operations
ATP 4-14 governs rail operations supporting unified land operations, including expeditionary railway center service in theaters.
- Publication number: ATP 4-14
- Title: EXPEDITIONARY RAILWAY CENTER OPERATIONS
- Date: 06/22/2022
- Proponent: T2COM
- Status: ACTIVE
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ATP 4-14 covers expeditionary railway center roles and structure, rail transport and planning, railway infrastructure and equipment, security, and safety. It provides detailed formulas for rail planning and requires compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and rules of engagement.
Applies to: ATP 4-14 applies to the Active Army, Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the Unites States and Unites States Army Reserve unless otherwise stated.
Topics covered
- Expeditionary railway center operations
- Rail transport operations
- Rail planning calculations
- Rail structure and reconnaissance
- Railway equipment
- Rail security
- Rail safety
Questions and answers
What formulas does ATP 4-14 provide for rail planning?
Chapter 3 provides detailed formulas and calculations required to conduct rail planning. (paragraph 4-0)
What are derailers used for on railways?
Derailers are safety devices designed to limit unauthorized movement of a car or locomotive beyond a specific point. (paragraph 4-25)
What must personnel do with exposed water and steam pipes in cold weather?
Personnel will insulate exposed water pipes to keep them from freezing and exposed steam pipes to prevent heat loss. (paragraph 5-18)
What is required for lubricants on railway equipment?
Use lubricants on all moving parts of railway tools, appliances, machinery; and on all motive power and rolling stock. (paragraph 3-82)
What does ATP 4-14 cover about railway security?
Chapter 6 discusses battlefield and shipment security in a theater of operations. (paragraph 4-0)