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13 Jun 1994

Other Reports

Rail-Highway Crossing Safety Action Plan Support Proposals

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Highway-Rail Grade Crossings

Keywords: Rail Trespassing, Traffic Law, Operation Lifesaver

Abstract: This Action Plan presents a multi-faceted, multi-modal approach for improving safety at our Nation’s highway-rail crossings and for the prevention of trespassing on the rights-of-...

Office
RRD

1 Jun 1994

Other Reports

EMI Testing of a High Speed Trainset: German Intercity Express (ICE)

Author
Robert F. Gray, Leedy G. Ambrose

Subject Evaluation

Keywords: Northeast Corridor, Signaling, Power Distribution

Abstract: [From the Introduction] A series of tests were performed to investigate the potential for electromagnetic interference (EMI) from the operation of the German Inter-City Express (...

Office
RRD

1 Jun 1994

Other Reports

Safety of High Speed Guided Ground Transportation Systems: Study of the Startle Effect

Author
John Guidnard, L. Stephen Jennings, John Springer

Subject Human Factors

Keywords: Traffic Accidents, Startle Mitigation, Accident Prevention

Abstract: This report was undertaken to address the question of whether or not the rapid passage of high-speed guided ground transportation (HSGGT) vehicles is likely to startle motorists...

Office
RRD

1 Jun 1994

Other Reports

Accident/Incident Bulletin No. 162: Calendar Year 1993

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Accident Investigations

Abstract: Railroads must file monthly accident/incident reports with the Federal Railroad Administration's (FRA) Office of Safety. Bulletin 162 is a summary of accident/incident data...

Office
RRS

15 Dec 1993

Other Reports

Stress Analysis of Stub Sill Tank Cars

Author
Charles R. Miele and Richard C. Rice

Subject Hazardous Materials

Keywords: tank car

Report Number
VA-1039
Office
RRD