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14 Jan 2025

Technical Reports

Cost and Benefit Risk Framework for Modern Railway Electrification Options

Author
C. Tyler Dick, Rydell D. Walthall, Michael E. Iden, James R. Blaze

Subject Research, Rolling Stock

Keywords: Freight railway electrification, electric locomotives, battery electric locomotives, overhead catenary system, dual-mode locomotives, economics, BEL, OCS

Abstract:

The Federal Railroad Administration contracted a research team from The University of Texas at Austin in 2023 to develop a framework for evaluating the updated costs and...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-25/01
Office
RDI-22

12 Dec 2024

Other Reports

Wheel Failure Investigation Program: Phase 3

Author
Federal Railroad Administration:Erick Sherrock, Ron Gagnon, Steven L. Dedmon, Alejandro Alvarez-Reyes

Subject Rolling Stock

Keywords: Wheel failure, vertical split rims, VSR, shattered rims, broken flange, thermal cracking in flange, plate cracking, thin rim overload, rolling stock

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-24/44
Office
RDI-22

19 Sep 2024

Technical Reports

Railroad Artificial Intelligence Intruder Learning System (RAIILS)

Author
Erick Vega, Pasi Lautala, David Nelson, Charlotte Weinstein, Colin Brooks, Richard Dobson

Subject Research, Communications, Train Control

Keywords: Artificial intelligence, AI, machine learning, railroad, crossing, security, UAV, UAS, drone, automated

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-24/38
Office
RDI-23

19 Sep 2024

Technical Reports

Positive Train Control Communication Failures and Their Impacts: Case Study Using Generalized Train Movement Simulator

Author
Daniel Brod; Daniel Alexander

Subject Research, Communications, Train Control

Keywords: PTC; GTMS; rail system simulation

Abstract:

Railroads with Positive Train Control (PTC) are experiencing increased delays due to communication failures and outages, during which trains are compelled to move at slower...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-24/39
Office
RDI-23

19 Sep 2024

Technical Reports

LiDAR Grade Crossing Data Collection and Storage Services for High Profile Grade Crossings

Author
Sean Woods; Jeff Meunier

Subject Research, Communications, Train Control

Keywords: LIDAR; GRADE CROSSING; MOTORIST SAFETY; ATIP

Abstract:

This report summarizes work performed to improve identification of high-profile grade crossings throughout the nation’s railway network. In May 2019 two rail survey vehicles...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-24/40
Office
RDI-23