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25 Jul 2024

Reference Materials

FRA Climate and Sustainability Program: Rail Resiliency Bulletin July 2024

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

18 Oct 2022

Research Results

Screw Spike and Spring Washer Hold-Down Force and Resiliency Investigation

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Track

Keywords: Screw spikes, spring washers, torque, broken spikes, elastic fasteners, longitudinal load, resiliency, track

Report Number
RR 22-30
Office
RDI-21

28 May 2021

Environmental Review Documents

Hudson Tunnel Project - Combined Final Environmental Impact Statement/Record of Decision and Final Section 4(f) Evaluation: FEIS Chapter 14: Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Resilience

Author
Federal Railroad Administration; NJ Transit; Port Authority NY NJ

13 Jan 2020

Technical Reports

Teamwork in Railroad Operations and Implications for New Technology

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Human Factors

Keywords: Human factors, cognitive task analysis, locomotive engineer, conductor, dispatcher, roadway worker, displays, Positive Train Control, PTC, teamwork, human system integration, HSI, safety

Abstract:

This report examines teamwork processes that contribute to railroad operation safety.  It integrates findings from previously conducted Cognitive Task Analyses (CTAs) that...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-20/01
Office
RDI-24

1 Nov 2016

Reference Materials

Hudson Tunnel Preferred Alternative Summary

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and NJ TRANSIT are preparing an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to evaluate the Hudson Tunnel Project (the “Project”). The Project...