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Research Results
Trespass Prevention Research Study – Worcester, MA
Keywords: Railroad trespassing, trespass prevention, right-of-way trespass, railroad safety, stakeholder engagement
Abstract: This report shows the benefits of, document the lessons learned from, and provide recommendations for the implementation and evaluation of trespass prevention strategies.
Technical Reports
Trespass Risk in Quiet Zones
Keywords: FRA, railroads, light rail, transit, trespass, right-of-way, quiet zone
Abstract: FRA sponsored a before-and-after research project looking at the risk of trespassing in quiet zones.
Technical Reports
Trespasser Detection on Railroad Property Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Keywords: Highway-rail, grade crossing, humped crossing, photogrammetry, LiDAR
Abstract: This research focused on evaluating the applicability, limitation, and effectiveness of using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs, or “drones”) for trespass remote detection systems...
Technical Reports
Trespasser Detection Systems on Railroad Rights-of-Way
Keywords: Highway-rail, grade crossing, humped crossing, photogrammetry, LiDAR
Abstract: This research focused on evaluating the effectiveness of fixed ROW trespass remote detection systems and the integration of these systems with law enforcement dispatch...
Technical Reports
Countermeasures to Mitigate Intentional Deaths on Railroad Rights-of-Way: Lessons Learned and Next Steps
Keywords: Suicide, railroad, intentional fatality, trespass, countermeasure, suicide prevention, high speed rail
Abstract: Researchers summarized and compared existing strategies for preventing suicides on railroad tracks, including discussion of different points of intervention.