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7 Jan 2010

Technical Reports

Risk Prioritization Methodology for PTC System Implementation

Subject Positive Train Control, Signal and Train Control

Keywords: Risk Prioritization Methodology for PTC System Implementation

1 Dec 2009

Technical Reports

An Independent Evaluation of the Switching Operations Fatality Analysis 2010 Working Group's Processes

Author
Deborah Bonnet, Michael Coplen, Michael Quinn Patton, Joyce Ranney & Juna Snow

Subject Signal and Train Control, Switching Operations

Keywords: Evaluation, SOFA, Fatality, Rail

Abstract: The Switching Operations Fatality Analysis (SOFA) Working Group was formed to analyze the factors contributing to fatalities in switching operations. The 2010 Working Group...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-09/23
Office
RRD

28 Jan 2004

Technical Reports

Evaluation of LED Signal Systems

Subject Grade Crossing Technology, Signal and Train Control

Keywords: LED signal systems

Abstract:

This study examined whether the visibility of LED warning signals for grade crossings was affected by supply voltage changes or the number of working LED elements. 

1 Jan 1999

Technical Reports

Railroad Horn Systems Research

Author
Federal Railroad Administration, Amanda S. Rapoza, Thomas G. Raslear,* and Edward J. Rickley

Subject Grade Crossing Technology, Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems, Highway-Rail Grade Crossings, Human Factors, Signal and Train Control

Keywords: audible warning devices; community noise; highway-rail grade crossings; horns signal

Abstract:

Researchers addressed the effectiveness of railroad horn systems in reducing grade crossing accidents and discussed their impact on community noise.

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-99/10
Office
RRD

1 Mar 1987

Technical Reports

Inductive Interference in Rapid Transit Signaling Systems, Volume II: Suggested Test Procedures

Author
Transportation Systems Center, DOT

Subject Signal and Train Control

Keywords: Inductive EMI, Rail System EMI, EMI Measurements

Abstract: Methods for detecting and quantifying the levels of inductive electromagnetic interference produced by solid state rapid transit propulsion equipment and for determining the...

Report Number
UMTA-MA-06-0153-85-8
Office
RRD