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19 Jul 2017

Other Reports

Feasibility Study for Intercity Rail Service to T.F. Green Airport

Subject Amtrak, Environmental Protection, High-Speed Passenger Rail

Keywords: High-speed Rail; NEC

Abstract: This Feasibility Study for Intercity Rail Service to T.F. Green Airport was prepared by Amtrak and Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) in partnership with the...

12 Aug 2015

Other Reports

Dallas to Houston High‐Speed Rail Project Corridor Alternatives Analysis Technical Report

Author
Federal Railroad Adm

Subject Environmental Protection

Keywords: Dallas, Houston, high, speed, rail, cooridor

Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) initiated a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) evaluation of Texas Central igh‐Speed Railway, LLC’s and its affiliates (TCR or the...

Office
RPD-13

25 Nov 2014

Other Reports

Prevalence and Treatment of Sleep Apnea in Safety-Critical Railroad Employees

Author
Thomas G Raslear

Subject Human Factors

Keywords: Prevalence and Treatment of Sleep Apnea in Safety-Critical Railroad Employees; Journal of Sleep Disorders & Therapy; Sleep Apnea

Abstract: On December 1, 2013 four passengers on a Metro North passenger train in New York City died and 70 were injured as the result of an over speed derailment [1]. Subsequently, it was...

Office
RDI-24

27 Aug 2014

Other Reports

Human Factors Research Division Team Updates - September 2014

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Human Factors

Keywords: CTIL; Cab Technology Integration; simulator; human factors team updates

Abstract: Human Factors Division of the FRA Developing New Locomotive Crewstation Concept

Report Number
SEPT 2014
Office
RRD

8 Jan 2014

Other Reports

Characterization of Locomotive Engineer Schedules

Author
Judith Gertler

Subject Human Factors, Worker Protection, Work Schedule & Sleep Patterns

Keywords: Characterization of Locomotive Engineer Schedules; work

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-14/01
Office
RRD