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3
Jul
2015
Accident Investigations
HQ-2015-1062 (Finalized)
Subject
Accident Investigations
Keywords: Accident Investigations
Abstract: On Friday, July 3, 2015, at 7:45 a.m., CST, Kansas City Southern Railroad (KCS) southbound loaded rock train, OHTSM 03, operating with 2 head-end locomotives and 50 loaded rock...
Accident Date
Accident Type
Rear End Collision (REC)
Railroad Name
Kansas City Southern Railway Company
Location
Vivian, LA
United States
Accident Number
HQ-2015-1062
Investigation Status
Finalized
1
Jul
2015
Accident Investigations
HQ-2015-1061 (Finalized)
Subject
Accident Investigations,
Hazardous Materials,
Crashworthiness - Tank Car
Keywords: Derailment, Accident Investigation, Hazardous Materials, Tank Car
Abstract: Summary Report: On July 1, 2015, at 11:45 p.m., EDT, a southbound CSX Transportation (CSX) freight train, Number S541-01 (“the accident train”), originating in Cincinnati, Ohio,...
Accident Date
Accident Type
Derailment (DRM)
Railroad Name
CSX Transportation
Location
Maryville, TN
United States
Accident Number
HQ-2015-1061
Investigation Status
Finalized
1
Jul
2015
Accident Investigations
HQ-2015-1061 (Finalized)
Subject
Accident Investigations,
Hazardous Materials,
Crashworthiness - Tank Car
Keywords: Derailment, Accident Investigation, Hazardous Materials, Tank Car
Abstract: Technical Report: On July 1, 2015, at 11:45 p.m., EDT, a southbound CSX Transportation (CSX) freight train, Number S541-01 (“the accident train”), originating in Cincinnati, Ohio...
Accident Date
Accident Type
Derailment (DRM)
Railroad Name
CSX Transportation
Location
Maryville, TN
United States
Accident Number
HQ-2015-1061
Investigation Status
Finalized
2
Jun
2015
Research Results
Low Ground Clearance Vehicle Detection and Warning
Subject
Grade Crossing Technology
Keywords: Low Ground Clearance Vehicle Detection and Warning; Ground Clearance Vehicle; Grade Crossing; Hang Up; Sensing; Interference Boundary; Active Detection; Advance Warning
Abstract: This study assessed the practicality of a system that would measure road surface levels at grade crossings to identify areas where lower-riding vehicles could get stuck....
Report Number
RR 15-18
Office
RDI-23
21
May
2015
Technical Reports
Highway-Rail Intersection Crash Taxonomy for Connected Vehicle Safety Research
Subject
Grade Crossing Technology,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Keywords: Highway-Rail Intersection Crash Taxonomy for Connected Vehicle Safety Research; highway-rail intersection; HRI; highway-rail grade crossing; grade crossing; taxonomy; connected vehicle; vehicle-to-infrastructure; vehicle-to-vehicle
Abstract: Researchers examined the frequency, severity, and costs of grade crossing accidents from 2008-2012 and determined that connected vehicle technology may help prevent crashes....
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-15/14
Office
RDI-23