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Apr
2021
Research Results
Trespass Prevention Research Study – Worcester, MA
Subject
Grade Crossing and Trespass Outreach/Education,
Trespass Countermeasures,
Trespasser Programs
Keywords: Railroad trespassing, trespass prevention, right-of-way trespass, railroad safety, stakeholder engagement
Abstract: This report shows the benefits of, document the lessons learned from, and provide recommendations for the implementation and evaluation of trespass prevention strategies.
Report Number
RR 21-08
Office
RPD-33
23
Apr
2021
Research Results
Short Line Safety Institute: Status of Safety Culture in the Industry
Subject
Human Factors
Keywords: Freight railroads, regional railroads, short line railroads, safety culture assessment, safety culture measurement, state of rail industry, human factors, safety culture, safety, railroad
Report Number
RR 21-06
Office
RPD-34
8
Feb
2021
Research Results
Fire Resistance Tests of Reduced Scale Rail Car Floor Assemblies
Subject
Rolling Stock
Keywords: ABAQUS, floor fire resistance test, NFPA 130, structural floor assembly, passenger rail car, rail car floor, rolling stock
Report Number
RR 20-04
Office
RPD-32
18
Nov
2020
Research Results
Ultraweldable and Low Temperature Steels for Truck Castings
Subject
Rolling Stock
Keywords: Casting, steel, ultraweldable, truck, side frame, bolster, temperature, rolling stock, testing, ductility
Report Number
RR 20-23
Office
RPD-32
18
Nov
2020
Research Results
Potential Ultraweldable Steels for Truck Castings
Subject
Rolling Stock
Keywords: Ultraweldable, truck, casting, freight, steel, rolling stock, cost-benefit analysis, tests
Report Number
RR 20-24
Office
RPD-32