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Technical Reports
Private Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Research and Inquiry
Keywords: rail safety
Abstract: This report documents an FRA safety inquiry that included public meetings, electronic comment submissions, and panel discussions regarding safety of private grade crossings....
Technical Reports
Grade Crossing Accident Injury Minimization Study
Keywords: crashworthiness
Abstract: This study identified and evaluated concepts for reducing injuries in grade crossing collisions. Promising concepts involved impact absorption, deflection, and braking. ...
Technical Reports
Rail-Highway Crossing Hazard Prediction Research Results
Keywords: hazard index; nonlinear regression
Abstract: This document presents techniques for making and using railroad grade crossing hazard indexes (formulas used to compare or rank crossings by level of hazard).
Technical Reports
Guidelines for Enhancement of Visual Conspicuity of Trains at Grade Crossings
Abstract: These guidelines provide specifications for using solid and flashing lights on locomotives to increase visibility and reduce collisions with motor vehicles at grade crossings...
Technical Reports
Grade Crossing Protection in High-Speed, High-Density, Passenger-Service Rail Corridors
Abstract: This report examines special aspects of grade crossing protection for operation of high-speed passenger trains in rail corridors where complete grade separation isn't possible...