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Retroreflective Markings on Rail Cars

Document Series:
Research Results
Author:
  • Thomas Raslear
Report Number
RR06-20
Subject:
Grade Crossing TechnologyHuman Factors
Keywords:
Retroreflective Markings on Rail Cars
Document
rr0620.pdf (114.59 KB)

Drivers and transportation experts assessed the brightness, durability, and adhesiveness of retroreflective materials designed to improve the detectability of rail cars.


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