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Technical Reports
Railroad Implemented Countermeasures to Prevent Suicide: Review of Public Information
Keywords: Suicide, railroad, trespass, countermeasure, suicide prevention
Abstract: This report discusses 14 rail carriers' suicide prevention efforts. Partnership with suicide prevention group was one of the most common strategies.
Technical Reports
2017 Grade Crossing Research Needs Workshop
Keywords: Railroads, highway railroad grade crossing, research needs, workshop
Abstract: In August of 2017, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) held the fourth Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Workshop in St. Louis, MO. The workshop brought together national...
Technical Reports
Railroad Freight Car Remote Controlled Electrically Driven Set & Release Hand Brake (EDHB) – Optimization for Increased Reliability and Performance
Keywords: Electrically, Electrically Driven Set and Release Hand Brakes, EDHB, driven, hand brake, remote control, release sensor, electro-pneumatic, application sensor, vertical wheel, Group N, Group O, specification, standard, performance, prototype
Technical Bulletins
Application of the Hours of Service Laws to Positive Train Control Systems
Technical Reports
Data Analysis for Maintenance-of-Way Worker Fatigue
Keywords: Fatigue, work schedule, maintenance-of-way, sleep pattern, alertness, shiftwork, hours of service, biomathematical fatigue model