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1
Dec
1995
Technical Reports
The Use of Illumination of Railroad Grade Crossings to Reduce Collision Risks
Subject
Grade Crossing Technology,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems
Keywords: Accident Reduction, Traffic Law, Vehicle Collision
Abstract: This report summarizes requirements and recommendations for lighting at grade crossings that enable drivers to recognize approaching trains.
Office
RRD
1
Dec
1995
Technical Reports
The Effectiveness of Railroad Horn Systems
Subject
Grade Crossing Technology,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems
Keywords: Whistles, Audible Warning Devices, Community Noise
Abstract: This report addresses the effectiveness of railroad horn systems in reducing grade crossing accidents and discusses their impact on community noise.
Office
RRD
1
Aug
1995
Other Reports
Accident/Incident Bulletin No. 163: Calendar Year 1994
Subject
Accident Investigations
Abstract: Railroads must file monthly accident/incident reports with the Federal Railroad Administration's (FRA) Office of Safety. Bulletin 163 is a summary of accident/incident data...
Office
RRS
1
Jul
1995
Technical Reports
Safety of Highway-Railroad Grade Crossings: Use of Auxiliary External Alerting Devices to Improve Locomotive Conspicuity
Subject
Grade Crossing Technology,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings,
Human Factors
Keywords: Highway/railroad grade crossings, locomotive alerting lights, alerting devices, conspicuity,
Abstract: Researchers evaluated several devices designed to increase visibility of locomotives and found that dedicated alert lights helped people recognize oncoming trains as a hazard...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-95/13
Office
RRD
31
May
1995
Other Reports
Preliminary Summary of 1994 Accident/Incident Data for January - December
Subject
Accident Investigations
Keywords: Accident data, Incident data
Abstract: A railroad is required to make an accident/incident report within 30 days of the end of each month. The FRA examines these reports and resolves errors, omissions, and...
Office
RRS