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1
Dec
2009
Technical Reports
An Independent Evaluation of the Switching Operations Fatality Analysis 2010 Working Group's Processes
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
1
May
2008
Technical Reports
Private Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Research and Inquiry
Subject
Grade Crossing and Trespass Outreach/Education,
Grade Crossings,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Keywords: rail safety
Abstract: This report documents an FRA safety inquiry that included public meetings, electronic comment submissions, and panel discussions regarding safety of private grade crossings....
Office
RRD
1
Dec
1980
Technical Reports
Grade Crossing Accident Injury Minimization Study
Subject
Accident Reduction,
Grade Crossing Modeling and Simulation,
Grade Crossings,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Keywords: crashworthiness
Abstract: This study identified and evaluated concepts for reducing injuries in grade crossing collisions. Promising concepts involved impact absorption, deflection, and braking. ...
Report Number
FRA/ORD-80/87
Office
RRD
1
Mar
1980
Technical Reports
Rail-Highway Crossing Hazard Prediction Research Results
Subject
Accident Reduction,
Grade Crossing Modeling and Simulation,
Grade Crossings,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Keywords: hazard index; nonlinear regression
Abstract: This document presents techniques for making and using railroad grade crossing hazard indexes (formulas used to compare or rank crossings by level of hazard).
Report Number
FRA-RRS-80-02
Office
RRS
4
Nov
1975
Technical Reports
Test Specification #7115 for Switchyard Impact Tests (RPI-AAR Phase 15)
Subject
Switching Operations,
Evaluation
Keywords: Switchyard Impact Tests, Reduction Requirements, Instrumentation Requirements, Physical Pre-Test Measurement Techniques
Abstract: This report contains information regarding test specification #7115 for switchyard impact tests. It covers test requirements, photo coverage requirements, instrumentation...
Office
RRD