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23
Jan
2018
Presentations
Autonomous Track Geometry Measurement System: Technical Development & Short Line Demonstration
Subject
Safety Performance Measures
Keywords: Track geometry inspection, autonomous, unmanned, ATGMS, autonomous track geometry measurement systems, track assessment
Abstract: What is Autonomous Inspection: The process of inspecting the track from revenue service trains using unattended instrumentation with minimal direct involvement. Autonomous...
Presenter
Federal Railroad Administration
Audience
Engineers, Railroad Industry Professionals, General Public
Location
Washington, DC
United States
30
Nov
2017
Presentations
Coordinating with Railroads and Utilities
Subject
Safety Performance Measures
Keywords: utilities, safety, agreements, right-of-way
Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration hosted the fourth annual FRA Rail Program Delivery Meeting - a 1.5-day conference for grantees, railroad representatives, federal oversight...
Presenter
Rob Ball; Marian Rule; Jonathan Seager; French Thompson
Audience
FRA HQ
Location
Washington, DC
United States
1
Jan
2017
Presentations
Moving Map Displays: Using CTIL and Eye-Tracking Technologies to Measure Operator Glance Durations and Performance in Locomotive Cabs
Subject
Human Factors,
Autonomous
Keywords: CTIL; CTILWEB; Automation; Distraction; Human-Error; Eye-tracking; Moving Map; iPad;
Abstract: Distraction is a growing problem in the cabs of modern locomotives. The 2008 commuter train collision at Chatsworth, CA resulting in 28 fatalities, points to the dangers of...
Presenter
Young, Jared
Audience
Federal Railroad Association
Location
Washington, DC
United States
22
Nov
2006
Safety Advisories
Recommends that each railroad operating passenger trains assess the rules, instructions, and procedures used to ensure that a train will not depart a station until all passengers successfully board or alight from the train, and ensure compliance with such
Subject
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings,
Operating Practices,
Passenger Rail
Keywords: alighting; boarding
Safety Advisory Number
2006-05
10
Jan
2005
Safety Advisories
Advising all railroads to review their operating rules and take certain other action necessary to ensure that train crews who operate manual (hand-operated) main track switches in non-signaled territory restore the switches to their normal position after
Subject
Operating Practices
Keywords: Signal and Train Control; non-signaled territory ; manual ; hand-operated
Safety Advisory Number
2005-01