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Apr
2019
Technical Reports
Quasi-Static Research Testing of Workstation Tables
Subject
Occupant Protection,
Crashworthiness - Passenger Equipment,
Testing
Keywords: Passenger rail car, workstation tables, energy absorption, interior crashworthiness, train collision safety
Abstract: Sharma & Associates, Inc. (SA) performed quasi-static destructive loading tests on two different designs of passenger workstation tables in accordance with the requirements of...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-19/08
Office
RDI-22
8
Apr
2019
Technical Reports
Conventional Coupling Test Between Coach Car and Passenger Locomotive
Subject
Rolling Stock
Keywords: Coupling impact test, crash energy management, transportation safety, passenger car safety
Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) sponsored Transportation Technology Center, Inc. (TTCI) in conducting impact tests between a Budd M1 Car and a F40 locomotive to evaluate...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-19/06
Office
RDI-22
8
Apr
2019
Technical Reports
Railroad Test Track (RTT) Fiber Optic Acoustic Test Bed Expansion
Subject
Fiber Optic
Keywords: Fiber Optic Acoustic Detection, FOAD, fiber optic, test bed, Railroad Test Track, RTT
Abstract: he Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) funded an expansion of the Railroad Test Track (RTT) Fiber Optic Acoustic Detection (FOAD) test bed. This test bed was designed for...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-19/07
Office
RDI-23
29
Mar
2019
Technical Reports
Railroad Implemented Countermeasures to Prevent Suicide: Review of Public Information
Subject
Grade Crossing and Trespass Outreach/Education,
Trespasser Programs
Keywords: Suicide, railroad, trespass, countermeasure, suicide prevention
Abstract:
This report discusses 14 rail carriers' suicide prevention efforts. Partnership with suicide prevention group was one of the most common strategies.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-19/04
Office
RDI-24
29
Mar
2019
Technical Reports
2017 Grade Crossing Research Needs Workshop
Subject
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Keywords: Railroads, highway railroad grade crossing, research needs, workshop
Abstract: In August of 2017, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) held the fourth Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Workshop in St. Louis, MO. The workshop brought together national...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-19/05
Office
RDI-23