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1 Sep 1973

Technical Reports

Grade Crossing Protection in High-Speed, High-Density, Passenger-Service Rail Corridors

Author
John B. Hopkins

Subject Grade Crossing Technology, Grade Crossings, High-Speed Passenger Rail, Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems

Abstract:

This report examines special aspects of grade crossing protection for operation of high-speed passenger trains in rail corridors where complete grade separation isn't possible...

Report Number
FRA-ORD&D-74-l4
Office
RDI-23

1 Aug 1973

Technical Reports

Railroad Tank Car Fire Test: Test No. 6

Author
Anderson, Townsend and Zook

Subject Hazardous Materials

Keywords: Railroad Tank Car Fire Test: Test No. 6

Abstract:

The Department of Transportation is conducting an extensive research program designed to develop methods to minimize personal injury and damage to property caused by fire from...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-75/36
Office
RDI-22

1 Jul 1973

Other Reports

Guidelines for Writing Railroad Operating Rules

Author
Donald B. Devoe and Anne W. Story

Abstract: This report constitutes an aid to persons or groups who must create or revise railroad operating rules. It provides guidance for avoiding confusion, ambiguity and misconceptions...

1 Jul 1973

Technical Reports

Human Factors Countermeasures to Improve Highway-Railway Intersection Safety

Author
James H. Sanders, Jr.

Subject Grade Crossing and Trespass Outreach/Education, Highway-Rail Grade Crossings, Safety Performance Measures

Keywords: driver behavior, driver attitudes

Abstract:

This report describes considerations and experimental design recommendations for evaluating the effectiveness of grade crossing accident prevention measures.

Report Number
DOT HS-800 888
Office
RDI-24

1 Jun 1973

Technical Reports

Analyses of Rail Vehicle Dynamics in Support of Development of the Wheel Rail Dynamics Research Facility

Author
Herbert Weinstock

Subject Evaluation

Keywords: Rail Vehicle Dynamics

Abstract:

The development of experimental facilities for rail vehicle testing at the DOT High Speed Ground Test Center is being complemented by analytical studies conducted by...

Report Number
MA-06-0025-73
Office
RDI-21