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21 Jul 2020

Reference Materials

Research, Development and Technology: Strategic Plan, 2020-2024

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Keywords: Research, development, technology, safety, track, rolling stock, train control, communications, human factors, technology transfer, infrastructure

Abstract:

This 5-year RD&T strategic plan describes strategies that support DOT’s strategic plan for fiscal year 2020 to 2024. It defines a long-term vision for the RD&T program...

7 Jul 2020

Reference Materials

FY 2019 - 2020 Railroad Trespassing Enforcement Grant Program – Selected Projects

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Grants & Financial Assistance

Keywords: FY 2019 - 2020 Railroad Trespassing Enforcement Grant Program – Selected Projects

23 Jun 2020

Reference Materials

25th Annual Association of American Railroads (AAR) Research Review Posters

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Keywords: 25th Annual Association of American Railroads (AAR) Research Review Posters

Abstract:

In June 2020, FRA participated in the 25th Annual AAR Research Review, which was conducted via webinar.

18 Jun 2020

Reference Materials

FY 19 Railroad Safety State Participation Pilot Grant Program Recipients

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Keywords: FY 19 Railroad Safety State Participation Pilot Grant Program Recipients

26 May 2020

Reference Materials

Stop Signal Overruns (SSO) & Near Miss: An Investigation Template for Passenger Railroads

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Keywords: Prevention, stop signal overruns, SSO, good practices, lessons learned, human factors, passenger railroad, near miss