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1
Jun
2007
Research Results
Trespass on Railroad Rights-of-Way
Subject
Human Factors,
Trespasser Programs
Keywords: Trespassing, video monitoring, infrastructure security, grade crossing
Report Number
RR07-19
Office
RDI-24
1
Jun
2007
Research Results
Feasibility Studies of Integrating Intelligent Transportation Systems and Positive Train Control Technologies at Highway-Rail Intersections
Subject
Grade Crossing Technology,
Human Factors
Keywords: Vehicle proximity alert systems, VPAS, intelligent transportation system, ITS User Service 30, highway-rail intersection, positive train control
Abstract: This study examined the safety benefits of new intelligent transportation systems technologies, including vehicle proximity alerting systems, for use at grade crossings....
Report Number
RR07-20
Office
RDI-24
1
May
2007
Technical Reports
In-Track Demonstration of Laser-Treated Rail to Reduce Friction and Wear
Keywords: Laser-glazed rail, laser-treated rail, spalling, and chipping
Abstract: 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...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-07/17
Office
RRD
1
May
2007
Technical Reports
Human Error Investigation Software Tool (HEIST)
Subject
Human Factors
Keywords: Human error, root cause analysis, railroad safety, human factors, HFACS
Abstract: 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...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-07/15
Office
RRD
1
May
2007
Technical Reports
Repair of Budd Pioneer Coach Car Crush Zones: Rail Passenger Equipment Impact Tests
Keywords: Transportation, safety, crashworthiness, passenger rail vehicles, crash energy management (CEM)
Abstract: The research team conducted a project to repair cars for use in a full-scale train-to-train collision test with crash energy management systems. The two cars had been damaged in...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-07/18
Office
RRD