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31 Mar 2022

Research Results

Field Validation of Vertical Tie Reaction Force Measurement Using Rail Strain Gauges

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Keywords: Strain gauge, calibration, tie reaction force, tie support condition, Differential Shear Strain, DSS, track, railroad, Load Cell, LC

Report Number
RR 22-06
Office
RDI-21

15 Mar 2022

Research Results

Effect of Concrete Composition on Splitting Cracks in Prestressed Concrete Railroad Ties

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Track

Keywords: Prestressed concrete railroad ties, crossties, fracture toughness, longitudinal splitting cracks, crack resistance, splitting resistance

Report Number
RR 22-05
Office
RDI-21

8 Feb 2022

Research Results

Railroad Trespass Detection Using Deep Learning-Based Computer Vision

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Grade Crossing Modeling and Simulation, Grade Crossing Technology, Highway-Rail Grade Crossings

Keywords: Automated railroad trespass detection, artificial intelligence, AI, machine learning, railroad trespassing, grade crossing violations, railroad safety

Abstract:

FRA has sponsored research to develop an AI software application for automating the detection of grade crossing violations and trespassing activities from static camera feeds...

Report Number
RR 22-04
Office
RDI-23

28 Jan 2022

Research Results

Interoperable Employee-In-Charge Portable Remote Terminal (EIC-PRT)

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Keywords: Positive Train Control, PTC, Employee-in-Charge, EIC, Employee-in-Charge Portable Remote Terminal, EIC-PRT, work zone, electronic instructions

Report Number
RR 22-03
Office
RDI-23

14 Jan 2022

Research Results

Evaluating Crowdsourced Data from Waze for Rail Safety

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Grade Crossing Technology, Highway-Rail Grade Crossings

Keywords: Waze, crowdsourced data, railroad safety, grade crossing, blocked crossing

Abstract:

FRA sponsored a research project to explore the potential uses of WAZE data to increase safety at grade crossings.

Report Number
RR 22-02
Office
RDI-23