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Dec
2007
Technical Reports
An Analysis of the Opportunities for Wireless Technologies in Passenger and Freight Rail Operations
Keywords: Freight Rail Operations
Abstract: This document provides the findings of a study commissioned by the Federal Railroad Administration under the terms of the Broad Agency Agreement. The study was awarded to and...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-08/02
Office
RRD
1
Dec
2007
Technical Reports
2007 Accident Prediction and Resource Allocation Procedure Normalizing Constants
Report Number
ACPD 2007
Office
RRS
1
Nov
2007
Technical Reports
Effects of Active Warning Reliability on Motorist Compliance at Highway-Railroad Grade Crossings
Subject
Grade Crossing and Trespass Outreach/Education,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Keywords: Warning reliability, highway-rail grade crossing, traffic control devices, grade crossing safety, active crossings, motorist compliance
Abstract: Researchers tested drivers’ perception of warning device reliability, finding that drivers were more likely to ignore warning signals that were perceived as unreliable.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-09/06
Office
RRD
1
Nov
2007
Technical Reports
Human Factors in Railroad Operations: Communication and Coordination Demands of Railroad Roadway Worker Activities and Implications for New Technology
Keywords: Cognitive task analysis, communications, decisionmaking, human factors, positive train control
Abstract: This report documents the results of a cognitive task analysis (CTA) that examined the cognitive and collaborative demands and activities of railroad roadway workers. The purpose...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-07/28
Office
RRD
1
Oct
2007
Technical Reports
Development and Application of Methodology for Reliability Assessment of Tank Car Structures: Phase I
Subject
Hazardous Materials,
Crashworthiness - Tank Car
Keywords: Reliability-centered maintenance, reliability analysis, tank car structure
Abstract: Safe packaging and transport of hazardous materials is of vital importance to tank car builders, users, Federal regulatory agencies, and the general public. Reliability-centered...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-07/29
Office
RRD