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28
Jan
2021
Presentations
Human Error Potential in Human-Automation Interaction: Investigations of Performance in the Locomotive Cab
Subject
Automation,
Human Factors,
Positive Train Control,
Train Control
Keywords: HF; Operator Performance; human performance; Cab Technology Integration Lab; CTIL; simulation; simulator; human-in-the-loop; PTC; Trip Optimizer; TO; workload
Abstract: The study was a simulator-based human-in-the-loop investigation of human-automation interaction, specifically with Positive Train Control (PTC) and Trip Optimizer (TO) systems...
31
Mar
2020
Accident Investigations
HQ-2018-1306 (Finalized)
Subject
Accident Investigations
Keywords: Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway Company; Akron Barberton Cluster Railway Company; head-on collision; derailment; remote control yard train; remote control zone; lifted off truck; coupler and draft system defects; general switching rules.
Abstract: On November 19, 2018, at approximately 3:05 p.m., EST, Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway Company (WE) remote control yard train 561 (Train 1) collided head-on with Akron...
Accident Date
Accident Type
Head End Collision (HEC)
Railroad Name
Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway Company & Akron Barberton Cluster Railway Company
Location
Akron, OH
United States
Accident Number
HQ-2018-1306
Investigation Status
Finalized
26
Sep
2018
Technical Bulletins
Technical Bulletin MP&E 18-01, Enforcement Guidance for requiring a manual reset to restart the alerter warning timing cycle, Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations Section 229.140(b)(3)
Subject
Motive Power and Equipment,
Operating Practices,
Railroad Employees
Keywords: Inspectors, Guidance, Alerters, NTSB Safety Recommendation, MP&E Compliance Manual
Abstract: To satisfy NTSB Safety Recommendation R-15-04, FRA is revising its Motor Power and Equipment Compliance Manual to emphasize the importance of enforcing compliance with existing...
Bulletin Number
MP&E 18-01
Discipline
Motive Power and Equipment
28
Nov
2016
Presentations
2016 FRA Rail Program Delivery: Update on FRA's National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Procedures
Subject
Tracks & Structures,
Grants & Financial Assistance
Keywords: FRA NEPA Process
Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration hosted the third FRA Rail Program Delivery Meeting—a 2.5-day conference for grantees, railroad representatives, federal oversight contractors,...
Presenter
Marlys Osterhues, Stephanie Perez
Audience
FRA HQ
Location
Washington, DC
United States
28
Nov
2016
Presentations
2016 FRA Rail Program Delivery: FRA Capital Cost Estimation Guidance
Subject
Tracks & Structures,
Grants & Financial Assistance
Keywords: Capital Cost
Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration hosted the third FRA Rail Program Delivery Meeting—a 2.5-day conference for grantees, railroad representatives, federal oversight contractors,...
Presenter
Seema Javeri
Audience
FRA HQ
Location
Washington, DC
United States