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Feb
2022
Research Results
Railroad Trespass Detection Using Deep Learning-Based Computer Vision
Subject
Grade Crossing Modeling and Simulation,
Grade Crossing Technology,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Keywords: Automated railroad trespass detection, artificial intelligence, AI, machine learning, railroad trespassing, grade crossing violations, railroad safety
Abstract: FRA has sponsored research to develop an AI software application for automating the detection of grade crossing violations and trespassing activities from static camera feeds...
Report Number
RR 22-04
Office
RDI-23
23
Feb
2018
Research Results
Performance of Rail Fastening Systems on an Open-Deck Bridge
Subject
Bridge and Structures Safety
Keywords: Rail fastening systems, track gage strength, bridges, open-deck bridges
Abstract: Transportation Technology Center, Inc. (TTCI) monitored the performance of rail fasteners on an open-deck bridge and its approaches, located at Norfolk Southern Corporation’s (...
Report Number
RR 18-02
Office
RDI-21
1
Sep
2017
Research Results
Bridge Approach Remedies Implemented at Western Mega Site
Subject
Bridge and Structures Safety
Keywords: Heavy axle load (HAL), track transition, bridge approach
Abstract: As part of the heavy axle load (HAL) revenue service mega site testing program, the Transportation Technology Center, Inc. (TTCI) has worked closely with the Union Pacific...
Report Number
RR 17-10
Office
RDI-21
11
May
2016
Research Results
Analysis of Grade Crossing Accidents Resulting in Injuries and Fatalities
Subject
Grade Crossing Modeling and Simulation
Keywords: Highway-rail grade crossings, railroad, crossings, accidents, injuries, fatalities, predictions, predictive model, human factors
Abstract: This report describes trends and correlations from an analysis of highway-rail grade crossing accidents between 2005 and 2014, which can be used in future predictive modeling...
Report Number
RR 16-10
Office
RDI-23
1
Dec
2011
Research Results
Success Factors in the Reduction of Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Incidents
Subject
Grade Crossing Modeling and Simulation,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Keywords: Highway-rail grade crossing, success factors, incident reduction, safety
Abstract: This study examined the decrease in highway-rail grade crossing incidents between 1994 and 2007 and identifies 5 success factors that accounted for 80% of this decrease.
Report Number
RR11-28
Office
RDI-23