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Safety Bulletins
Safety Bulletin 2024-07; Conductor Main Track Fatality
Keywords: training, operating rules, main track
Other
Grade Crossing and Trespasser Outreach Districts and Contacts
Keywords: Crossing, trespass, specialist, manager, district, contact
Research Results
Efficacy of Increased Flash Rate of Railroad Gate Flashers
Keywords: grade crossing, violation, railroad gates, flashers, railroad safety
Technical Reports
Railroad Artificial Intelligence Intruder Learning System (RAIILS)
Keywords: Artificial intelligence, AI, machine learning, railroad, crossing, security, UAV, UAS, drone, automated
Technical Reports
Positive Train Control Communication Failures and Their Impacts: Case Study Using Generalized Train Movement Simulator
Keywords: PTC; GTMS; rail system simulation
Abstract: Railroads with Positive Train Control (PTC) are experiencing increased delays due to communication failures and outages, during which trains are compelled to move at slower...