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19
Nov
2018
Research Results
2017 Grade Crossing Research Needs Workshop
Subject
Grade Crossing and Trespass Outreach/Education,
Signal and Train Control
Keywords: Railroads, highway-rail, grade crossing, research needs, rail safety, rail research
Abstract: At this workshop, subject-matter experts shared best practices, identified research needs and discussed new strategies for reducing grade crossing incidents and fatalities.
Report Number
RR 18-16
Office
RDI-23
1
Aug
2018
Research Results
Understanding the Splitting and Bursting Failure of Concrete Crossties
Subject
Analysis
Keywords: Pretensioned concrete crosstie, splitting crack, bursting crack, concrete release strength, prestressing wire, prestressing strand, bond strength, finite element analysis
Abstract: Under the sponsorship of the Federal Railroad Administration, finite element (FE) analyses were conducted at the Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (Volpe Center)...
Report Number
RR 18-12
Office
RDI-21
16
Jul
2014
Research Results
Driver Performance on Approach to Crossbuck and STOP Sign Equipped Crossings
Subject
Grade Crossing and Trespass Outreach/Education,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings,
Signal and Train Control
Keywords: highway-rail grade crossings, driver behavior, field operational test, safety
Abstract: Researchers compared driver behavior at grade crossings with and without stop signs.
Report Number
RR 14-20
Office
RDI-23
16
Aug
2013
Research Results
Public Education and Enforcement Research Study (PEERS)
Subject
Grade Crossing and Trespass Outreach/Education,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings,
Signal and Train Control
Keywords: Highway-rail grade crossings, education, enforcement, violations, effectiveness, Public Education and Enforcement Research Study, PEERS
Abstract: Researchers examined the cost and effectiveness of education and enforcement techniques (such as citations, warnings, and outreach) at highway-rail grade crossings.
Report Number
RR 13-37
Office
RDI-23
5
Feb
2013
Research Results
Positive Train Control Test Bed Interoperability Upgrades
Subject
Positive Train Control,
Signal and Train Control
Keywords: Positive Train Control (PTC), test bed, control points, Wayside Interface Units (WIUs), signal blocks, grade crossings, Interoperable Train Control (ITC)
Report Number
RR 13-03
Office
RDI-23