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1
Jan
2006
Research Results
Retroreflective Markings on Rail Cars
Subject
Grade Crossing Technology,
Human Factors
Keywords: Retroreflective Markings on Rail Cars
Abstract: Drivers and transportation experts assessed the brightness, durability, and adhesiveness of retroreflective materials designed to improve the detectability of rail cars.
Report Number
RR06-20
1
Jan
2006
Research Results
A Comparative Risk Assessment of Remote Control Locomotive Operations versus Conventional Yard Switching Operations
Subject
Human Factors
Keywords: Remote Control Locomotive Operations; Yard Switching Operations
Report Number
RR06-01
14
Dec
2005
Technical Reports
Survivability of Railroad Tank Car Top Fittings in Rollover Scenario Derailments
Subject
Hazardous Materials
Keywords: Tank car, rollover, fittings, protection, tank car safety, dynamic simulation
Abstract: This project examined the structural susceptibility of tank car fittings during derailments. The report identified non-pressure cars as being the most susceptible to derailment...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-06/11
Office
RRD
1
Dec
2005
Technical Reports
Damage Assessment of Railroad Tank Cars Involved in Accidents: Phase I - Literature Search and Evaluation
Subject
Hazardous Materials,
Crashworthiness - Tank Car
Keywords: Tank cars, damage assessment, guidelines
Abstract: Transportation Technology Center, Inc., a subsidiary of the Association of American Railroads, is conducting a research project titled, "Damage Assessment of Tank Cars Involved in...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-06/12
Office
RRD
1
Dec
2005
Technical Reports
Evaluation of Options for Improving Amtrak’s Passenger Accountability System
Keywords: Passenger Accountability, Amtrak, National Transportation Safety Board, Federal Railroad
Abstract: In investigating the derailment of Amtrak's Auto Train on April 18, 2002, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) reported that an accurate count of persons on the train...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-05/06
Office
RRD