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1 Jun 2007

Research Results

Feasibility Studies of Integrating Intelligent Transportation Systems and Positive Train Control Technologies at Highway-Rail Intersections

Author
Dr. Thomas Raslear

Subject Grade Crossing Technology, Human Factors

Keywords: Vehicle proximity alert systems, VPAS, intelligent transportation system, ITS User Service 30, highway-rail intersection, positive train control

Abstract:

This study examined the safety benefits of new intelligent transportation systems technologies, including vehicle proximity alerting systems, for use at grade crossings....

Report Number
RR07-20
Office
RDI-24

1 May 2007

Research Results

Heavy Axle Load Revenue Service Rail Performance, Tehachapi, CA

Author
Leonard Allen

Keywords: heavy axle load, rolling contact fatigue, wear rates, rail hardness, gage face

Report Number
RR07-16
Office
RDI-21

1 Apr 2007

Research Results

Preliminary Impact Load Assessment of Ballast Deck Prestressed Concrete Bridges

Author
Leonard Allen

Keywords: Standard bolted joints, stress-state, heavy axle load traffic, conventional bridge, state-of-the-art bridge, concrete bridge, and prestressed concrete

Report Number
RR07-15
Office
RDI-21

1 Apr 2007

Research Results

Signal Shunting Performance Related to Application of Wayside-Based Top of Rail Friction Control Materials

Author
Leonard Allen

Subject Grade Crossing Technology, Highway-Rail Grade Crossings

Keywords: TOR applicator, friction control materials

Abstract:

This study examined whether a top-of-rail friction control system impacted track circuits or signaling systems at grade crossings. 

Report Number
RR07-13
Office
RDI-23

1 Apr 2007

Research Results

Bridge Approaches and Track Stiffness

Author
Donald Plotkin

Subject Bridge and Structures Safety, Track, Track/Train Interactions, Tracks & Structures

Keywords: Bridge approach, track stiffness, track deflection, track modulus

Report Number
RR07-12
Office
RDI-21