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Relative Risk of Workload Transitions in Positive Train Control
This work proceeded along two parallel paths. First, the research team performed a review and analysis of the fundamental human factors and systems performance issues associated with workload and workmode transitions involving technologies like positive train control (PTC) that can lead to safety...Preliminary Development of a Railroad Dispatcher Taskload Assessment Tool: Identification of Dispatcher Tasks and Data Collection Methods
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The Impact of Participatory Safety Rules Revision on Incident Rates, Liability Claims, and Safety Culture in the U.S. Railroad Industry
The Federal Railroad Administration Human Factors Research and Development Program sponsored a lessons learned study to examine the impact of safety rules revision on safety culture, incident rates, and liability claims in the railroad industry. Safety rules revision identifies key rules that are...Human Error Investigation Software Tool (HEIST)
Human factors are a leading cause of train accidents and incidents in the United States. Human factors go beyond the crewmembers who operate the on-track equipment. They include management support and oversight, operating practices and procedures, technologies and facilities, and the work culture—...Conceptual Development Impact Overload Detection Devices for Tank Car Service
The objective of this project was to develop concepts for mechanical and electronic systems that can detect yard or in-train impacts that exceed design load or other reasonable limits on tank cars. The project team developed some mechanical and electronic systems for detecting overload impacts. For...In-Track Demonstration of Laser-Treated Rail to Reduce Friction and Wear
In-track evaluations of a laser-treated rail intended to provide a permanent reduction of the friction level and increased wear life were conducted at the Transportation Technology Center’s Facility for Accelerated Service Testing, Heavy Axle Load track in Pueblo, CO. These evaluations were...Development of a Preliminary Set of Human Factors Functional Design Guidelines for Remote Control Locomotive Systems
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