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Mar
2016
Research Results
Short Line Safety Institute Pilot Safety Culture Assessment Project: Development of Assessment Tools
Keywords: Safety culture, safety culture measurement, training, education, evaluation, short line railroads, crude oil
Abstract: The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA), with the support of the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Office of Research, Technology and Development...
Report Number
RR 16-03
Office
RDI-24
18
Feb
2016
Research Results
C3RS: Midterm Accomplishments at Another Site and Success Factors Across Sites
Keywords: Close calls, continuous improvement, employee involvement, freight rail, human factors, passenger rail, risk reduction, safety culture
Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has been implementing the Confidential Close Call Reporting System (C3RS), and FRA is sponsoring a rigorous evaluation of C3RS in order...
Report Number
RR 15-44
Office
RDI-21
4
Dec
2015
Research Results
2015 ROW Fatality & Trespass Prevention Workshop
Subject
Grade Crossing and Trespass Outreach/Education
Keywords: Right of Way Fatalities, Right of Way Trespass, Workshop, Charlotte, North Carolina
Abstract: Workshop participants highlighted best practices, technical developments, law enforcement, and public education and outreach strategies for reducing tresspassing.
Report Number
RR 15-42
Office
RDI-23
27
Oct
2015
Research Results
Passenger Rail Car Egress Computer Model
Keywords: Emergency egress; egress time modeling; egress time prediction; evacuation; passenger train; passenger rail; passenger train emergencies
Abstract: The Office of Research, Development, and Technology of the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is investigating ways to enhance regulatory requirements that address the safe...
Report Number
RR 15-35
Office
RDI-22
7
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