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7
Oct
2020
Research Results
AXIS: An Automated, Drone-Based, Grade Crossing Inspection System
Subject
Grade Crossing Technology,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Keywords: VisioStack, RailLinks, grade crossing, photogrammetry, risk-profile, autonomous, machine learning, clustered-computing
Abstract: Through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, FRA supported development of a drone-based inspection system for highway-rail grade crossings.
Report Number
RR 20-18
Office
RPD-31
17
Oct
2019
Research Results
System-Wide Implementation of Rail Right-of-Way Incursion Treatments
Subject
Grade Crossing and Trespass Outreach/Education,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Keywords: grade crossing, right-of-way incursion, rail, vehicle incursion, railroad safety
Abstract: Metropolitan Transportation Authority and Long Island Rail Road implemented high-visibility markings at grade crossings system-wide to reduce drivers turning onto the track....
Report Number
RR 19-20
Office
RPD-33
11
Jun
2019
Technical Reports
Long-Term Effect of Photo Enforcement-Based Education on Vehicle Driver Behavior at a Highway-Rail Grade Crossing
Subject
Grade Crossing and Trespass Outreach/Education,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Keywords: FRA, highway railroad grade crossing, railroads, photo enforcement, rail education
Abstract: This study evaluated the long-term effectiveness of a photo enforcement-based driver education program in reducing grade crossing signal violations over 20 months.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-19/18
Office
RPD-33
4
Nov
2016
Reports to Congress
2015 Federal Railroad Administration Report to Congress on Actions Taken to Implement Unmet Statutory Mandates and Address Open Recommendations by the National Transportation Safety Board and the Department of Transportation’s Inspector General Regardin
Subject
Positive Train Control,
Signal and Train Control
Keywords: PTC, Positive Train Control, Amtrak 188, Rail Safety, derailments, NTSB, National Transportation Safety Board, recommendations
Abstract: The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) are providing this status update on railroads’ Positive Train Control (PTC)...
17
Aug
2016
Reports to Congress
Federal Railroad Administration Status Update on Positive Train Control Implementation
Subject
Positive Train Control,
Signal and Train Control
Keywords: PTC, Positive Train Control, Amtrak 188, Rail Safety, derailments
Abstract: The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) are providing this status update on railroads’ Positive Train Control (PTC)...