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Technical Reports
Influence of Contact Patch Resistance on Loss of Shunt at Highway-Railroad Grade Crossing: Appendix D
Keywords: Loss of Shunt; Island Relay; Whetting current; Contaminants; Films; Highway-Railroad Grade Crossings
Other Reports
Model State Legislation - Railroad Trespass Prevention
Keywords: Model Legislation, Model State Legislation, Model Law
Abstract: The purpose of this Act is to prevent accidents and casualties to persons who unlawfully enter upon railroad property, and otherwise to enhance the safety of transportation by...
Other Reports
Model State Legislation - Railroad Vandalism Prevention
Keywords: Model Legislation, Model State Legislation, Model Law, Vandalism
Abstract: The purpose of this Act is to prevent acts of vandalism to railroad property which affect the health, safety, and welfare of the traveling public, the neighboring community, and...
Other Reports
Preliminary Assessment of Options for Increasing Participation of Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the Federal Railroad Administration Research and Development Program
Keywords: HBCUs, Diversity, Institutional Outreach
Abstract: [From the Background Section] The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) in meeting its mission and complying with the provisions of Executive Order 12928 supported this study to...
Other Reports
FRA Guide for Preparing Accident/Incident Reports
Keywords: Accident Reports, Incident Reports, Guidelines
Abstract: [From the Introduction] A railroad is required by Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations at Title 49, Part 225 of the Code of Federal Regulations to use the current FRA...