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1
Jul
2011
Technical Reports
Vital Positive Train Control Research and Development—Final Report
Keywords: PTC; Positive Train Control
Abstract: The Transportation Technology Center, Inc. (TTCI), in cooperation with, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), the Railroad Research Foundation (RRF), and the Mission Systems...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-11/14
23
Jun
2011
Technical Reports
PTC 220 MHz Radio: BNSF Locomotive GE Dash-9 Locomotive Final Intermodulation Test Report
Subject
Positive Train Control,
Signal and Train Control,
Grants & Financial Assistance
Keywords: Railraod Safety Technology Grants
Abstract: During several testing sessions from May 12 to June 3, 2011, information was gathered on potential sources of intermodulation from on-board and external radio transmitters. No...
Report Number
00002520-A
Office
RRS
1
May
2011
Technical Reports
Analysis of the Relationship between Operator Effectiveness Measures and Economic Impacts of Rail Accidents
Subject
Human Factors,
Work Schedule & Sleep Patterns
Keywords: fatigue, railroad accidents, railroad accident cost, economics, fatigue modeling, effectiveness, relative risk, SAFTE, FAST
Abstract: Data from 350 human factors (HFs)-related accident and 958 non-HFs-related U.S. rail accidents from January 1, 2003, through May 31, 2003, were analyzed for relationship between...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-11/13
Office
RRD
1
Apr
2011
Technical Reports
Railroad Right-of-Way Incident Analysis Research
Keywords: Hotspots; grade crossing; trespass; accident prediction; severity prediction; risk; cluster analysis; geographic information system platform
Abstract: Locations of railroad right-of-way incidents in this research were identified as hotspots. These can be defined as highway-rail grade crossings or locations along the railroad...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-11/09
1
Mar
2011
Technical Reports
Public Education and Enforcement Research Study—Macomb, Illinois, Analysis
Subject
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings,
Accident Reduction
Keywords: alternative safety measures; education and enforcement
Abstract: The Public Education and Enforcement Research Study (PEERS) was a collaborative effort between the Federal Railroad Administration, the Illinois Commerce Commission, and local...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-11/07
Office
RRD
1
Mar
2011
Technical Reports
Deformation Behavior of Welded Steel Sandwich
Keywords: Bending; compression; core geometry; face sheet; sandwich structure
Abstract: This report describes engineering studies that were conducted to examine the deformation behavior of flat, welded steel sandwich panels under two quasi-static loading conditions...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-11/06
1
Mar
2011
Technical Reports
Work Schedules and Sleep Patterns of Railroad Train and Engine Service Employees in Passenger Operations
Subject
Human Factors
Keywords: Commuter rail; train and engine service; locomotive engineer; conductor; split assignment; fatigue; work schedule; sleep pattern; sleep disorder; hours of service; passenger rail
Abstract: This report presents the results of a study designed to characterize the work/rest schedules and sleep patterns of U.S. railroad train and engine service (T&E) personnel in...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-11/05
Office
RRD
1
Jan
2011
Technical Reports
Railroad Infrastructure Trespass Detection Performance Guidelines
Subject
Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings,
Signal and Train Control,
Trespass Countermeasures
Keywords: Obstacle detection; obstacle intrusion systems; intrusion detection; alternative detection technology systems; Right-of-way; trespass detection; deterrent system; railroad; railroad bridge; security; security system; motion detectors.
Abstract: This report discusses whether a video-based trespass monitoring and deterrent system for railroads may be useful in areas where trespassing is likely.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-11/01
Office
RRD
1
Jan
2011
Technical Reports
Effect of Missing or Broken Fasteners on Gage Restraint of Concrete Ties
Subject
Evaluation
Keywords: Concrete Ties, Field Side Clips, Heavy Axle Load, Gage Side Clip, Gage Restrain, Wear
Abstract: From 2009 to 2010, the Transportation Technology Center, Inc., measured the gage restraint of a mainline concrete tie track affected by missing or broken fasteners. Measurements...
Office
RRD
1
Dec
2010
Technical Reports
Guidelines for the Specification of Blue Safety Flags in Railroad Operations
Keywords: Blue Flag; Railroad Safety; Color Code
Abstract: Blue flag protection in the railroad industry provides safety to workers from the inadvertent movement of equipment on which they are working. Current Federal regulations provide...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-10/15