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Intelligent Crossing Assessment and Traffic Sharing System (i-CATSS)
Railroad crossings may cause unexpected blockages and considerable traffic delays, especially in urban areas. However, there is no practical system available to share potential crossing blockage information to the public. An unexpected blockage threatens first responders while they respond to...
Field Validation of Vertical Tie Reaction Force Measurement Using Rail Strain Gauges
On October 2021 in Chambersburg, PA, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) tasked ENSCO Inc. and Oklahoma State University (OSU) to verify the concept and assess how different track and loading configurations can affect the accuracy of the measurements. This document provides a summary of...