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1 Nov 2011

Research Results

Passenger Rail Car Egress – TRB Workshop

Author
Melissa Shurland

Subject Emergency Preparedness, Passenger Rail

Keywords: Emergency egress, egress time, evacuation, passenger train, passenger rail, passenger train emergencies

Report Number
RR11-23
Office
RDI-22

1 Sep 2011

Research Results

Testing Algorithms for a Passenger Train Braking Performance Model

Author
Jared Withers

Keywords: Positive train control, passenger brake model, requirements document

Report Number
RR11-19
Office
RDI-23

1 Sep 2011

Research Results

Effect of Missing or Broken Fasteners on Gage Restraint of Concrete Ties

Author
Luis Maal and Gary Carr

Keywords: Gage restraint, concrete tie, broken or missing

Report Number
RR11-18
Office
RDI-21

1 May 2011

Research Results

Work Schedules and Sleep Patterns of Train and Engine Employees in Passenger Operations

Author
Dr. Thomas G. Raslear

Subject Human Factors

Keywords: Commuter rail, train and engine service, locomotive engineer, conductor, split assignment, fatigue, work schedule, sleep pattern, sleep disorder, hours of service, passenger rail

Report Number
RR11-12
Office
RDI-24

1 May 2011

Research Results

Performance of Plastic Composite Ties in Revenue Service

Author
Luis Maal and Gary Carr

Keywords: Plastic composite ties, HAL operations

Report Number
RR11-11
Office
RDI-21