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... 1   The objective of this research project was to develop guidance for assessing and miti­ gating electrical fires on transit vehicles. Transit vehicle fires have safety implications for passengers and employees as well as liability implications for manufacturers, suppliers, and operators.
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... 2 Assessing and Mitigating Electrical Fires on Transit Vehicles and training programs for maintenance staffs assigned to Preventive Maintenance Inspec­ tions (PMIs) to identify and reduce electrical fire risk factors.
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... Summary 3   indicated they have installed fire suppression systems on about 25 percent of the buses they built. Neither bus manufacturer has conducted any research in the effectiveness of fire suppression systems for their buses.

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