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Presentations
2016 FRA Rail Program Delivery: Moynihan Station Funding and Financing
Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration hosted the third FRA Rail Program Delivery Meeting—a 2.5-day conference for grantees, railroad representatives, federal oversight contractors,...
Washington, DC
United States
Presentations
2016 FRA Rail Program Delivery: Building a Funding & Financing Strategy Plan for Mega / Complex Projects
Keywords: Funding & Financing Strategy Plan
Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration hosted the third FRA Rail Program Delivery Meeting—a 2.5-day conference for grantees, railroad representatives, federal oversight contractors,...
Washington, DC
United States
Presentations
Human Factors Evaluation of an Experimental Locomotive Crew Station
Keywords: CTIL, CTILWEB; Human Factors; Human-in-the-loop Testing; Ergonomics; Ergonomic Design; Controls Design; Usability;
Abstract: A human factors evaluation of an experimental engineer control system was conducted by the John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (Volpe Center) using a locomotive...
Washington, DC
United States
Research Results
The Federal Railroad Administration’s LiDAR-Based Automated Grade Crossing Survey System
Keywords: Grade crossing, high-profile grade crossing, humped grade crossing, LiDAR, automated, DOTX 218
Abstract: FRA equipped a track inspection vehicle with LiDAR sensors to identify grade crossings where lower-riding vehicles may become stuck due to large ground level changes.
Research Results
Ballast Degradation Characterized through Triaxial Testing
Keywords: Ballast degradation, triaxial testing, LA abrasion test
Abstract: Transportation Technology Center, Inc. (TTCI) has supported the development of a large-scale triaxial test device for testing ballast size aggregate materials at the University...