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1 Mar 2007

Technical Reports

Human Factors Guidelines for Intelligent Transportation Systems at the Highway-Rail Intersection: Technical Report

Author
Lerner, Jenness, Dinger, Huey and Llaneras

Subject Grade Crossing Technology, Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems, Highway-Rail Grade Crossings, Human Factors

Keywords: human factors; grade crossing; highway-rail inspection

Abstract:

This report details the process of developing a set of human factors guidelines for the use of intelligent transportation systems at grade crossings.

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-07/04
Office
RRD

1 Mar 2007

Research Results

Work Schedules and Sleep Patterns of Railroad Dispatchers

Author
Dr. Thomas Raslear

Subject Human Factors, Work Schedule & Sleep Patterns

Keywords: Work Schedules and Sleep Patterns of Railroad Dispatchers

Report Number
RR07-09
Office
RDI-24

5 Feb 2007

Other Reports

National Hazardous Materials Audit

Author
Office of Safety

Abstract: The specific focus of the 2006 National Hazardous Materials Audit was to determine the level of Class I railroad compliance with the requirements for train placement of hazardous...

Office
RRS

1 Feb 2007

Technical Reports

State-of-the-Art Technologies for Intrusion and Obstacle Detection for Railroad Operations

Author
Marco P. daSilva and William Baron

Subject Grade Crossing Technology

Keywords: Obstacle detection, obstacle intrusion systems, intrusion detection, alternative detection

Abstract:

This report examines new methods for identifying obstacles and intruders on rail tracks and crossings that do not rely on track circuits.

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-07/06
Office
RRD

1 Feb 2007

Technical Reports

Rail Crew Resource Management (CRM): Pilot Rail CRM Training Development and Implementation

Author
Curtis A. Morgan, Leslie E. Olson, Tobin B. Kyte, Stephen S. Roop

Subject Human Factors

Keywords: Crew resource management (CMS), railroad safety, situational awareness, organizational culture, teaming, crew, training methods

Abstract: This report summarizes the work undertaken by the Texas Transportation Institute (TTI) to develop and implement a pilot program of Rail-Based Crew Resource Management (CRM)...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-07/03.I
Office
RRD