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1 Oct 1998

Other Reports

Train Dispatcher Training: Preparing for the 21st Century

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Railroad Employees

Keywords: Training Practices, Human Factors, Program Evaluation

Abstract: This document is a transcription of a one-day workshop on training objectives and techniques to meet the challenges of 21st century train dispatching. The workshop was held on...

Office
RRD

1 May 1998

Other Reports

Railroad Train Dispatcher Workload, Stress, and Fatigue - Phase II Report: Pilot Field Test

Author
J. Gertler, A. Becker, S. Reinach, G. Kuehn

Subject Railroad Employees

Keywords: Human Factors, Rail Safety, Performance Analysis

Abstract: [From the Introduction] The purpose of this project is to identify the sources of workload, stress, and fatigue associated with the train dispatcher’s job and working life. In...

Office
RRD

1 Nov 1996

Other Reports

A Comprehensive Study of Problems in the Old Metairie Railroad Corridor in Jefferson and Orleans Parishes in Louisiana- Volume II-Appendices

Author
Federal Railroad Administration; Ralph G. Kennedy, III; Dr. Robert A Lowrey; Dr. Wilbur A. Steger; Alan D. Bernstein

Subject Safety Advisories, Safety Regulatory Analysis, Safety Performance Measures

Keywords: Metairie Railroad corridor, Parishes, Louisiana

Abstract: New Orleans is a major railroad gateway interchange point, and many transportation planning decisions are being made affecting the region. The study examines a number of...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/RDV-97/01B
Office
RRD

1 Nov 1989

Other Reports

Safety Aspects of New and Untried Freight Cars

Author
Federal Railroad Administration; F.D Irani; N.G. Wilson; C. L. Urban

Subject Safety Advisories, Safety Regulatory Analysis, Safety Performance Measures

Keywords: Freight cars, Untried freight cars, Safety

Abstract: Recent research efforts sponsored by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) will lead to the development of safety criteria for critical parameters of rail vehicles. Suggested...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-88/07
Office
RRD

1 Oct 1980

Other Reports

Safety Manual for FRA Survey Vehicles

Author
Federal Railroad Administration; Ensco, Inc.

Subject Safety Advisories, Safety Regulatory Analysis, Safety Performance Measures

Keywords: Safety manual, Federal Railroad Administration Survey vehicles

Abstract: The safety rules set forth in this manual govern all FRA Survey Vehicles operated by Ensco, Inc. under contract DOT-FR53-80-C-00015. In addition, these safety rules provide...