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Wood Tie Track Resistance Characterization and Correlations Study

The work presented here is part of a major program to evaluate lateral buckling of continuous welded rail (CUR) tracks. The program to develop the technical information to support safety guidelines and specifications for track buckling prevention is being directed by the Volpe National...

An Investigation of Passing Stop Signals at a Passenger Railroad

This report documents the findings and recommendations from an investigation into stop signal violations at an American passenger railroad. The investigation was requested by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and the passenger railroad, and sponsored by FRA’s Office of Research &...