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Oct
2015
Research Results
An Alternative to Conventional Concrete Crossties for Bridge Approaches
Subject
Track
Keywords: crossties; concrete ties; heavy axle load
Abstract: Transportation Technology Center, Inc. (TTCI) is investigating an alternative crosstie design to conventional concrete crossties for bridge approaches. The project is being co-...
Report Number
RR 15-31
Office
RDI-21
6
Oct
2015
Research Results
Short Line Safety Institute Pilot Safety Culture Assessment Project: Recruitment and Selection of Sites and Assessors
Subject
Human Factors
Keywords: Safety culture; training; education; evaluation; short line railroads; crude oil; personnel recruitment; personnel selection
Abstract: The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA), with the support of the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Office of Research, Development and Technology...
Report Number
RR 15-29
Office
RDI-24
10
Jun
2015
Research Results
Evaluation of FRA Trespass Preventation Research Study
Keywords: Evaluation of FRA Trespass Preventation Research Study; Trespass Prevention; Evaluation; Community-Based; Stakeholder Engagement
Abstract: The United States Department of Transportation’s (US DOT) John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (Volpe Center), under the direction of the US DOT Federal...
Report Number
RR 15-21
Office
RDI-23
2
Jun
2015
Research Results
Continued Improvements at One C3RS Site
Subject
Human Factors,
Passenger Rail
Keywords: Continued Improvements at One C3RS Site; Close calls; continuous improvement; employee involvement; freight rail; human factors; passenger rail; risk reduction; safety culture
Abstract: Human-factors-based solutions, along with process and technology innovations, can make significant contributions to improving safety in the railroad industry. As part of...
Report Number
RR 15-17
Office
RDI-24
2
Jun
2015
Research Results
Low Ground Clearance Vehicle Detection and Warning
Subject
Grade Crossing Technology
Keywords: Low Ground Clearance Vehicle Detection and Warning; Ground Clearance Vehicle; Grade Crossing; Hang Up; Sensing; Interference Boundary; Active Detection; Advance Warning
Abstract: This study assessed the practicality of a system that would measure road surface levels at grade crossings to identify areas where lower-riding vehicles could get stuck....
Report Number
RR 15-18
Office
RDI-23