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1 Jan 2011

Technical Reports

Railroad Infrastructure Trespass Detection Performance Guidelines

Author
Marco P. daSilva

Subject Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems, Highway-Rail Grade Crossings, Signal and Train Control, Trespass Countermeasures

Keywords: Obstacle detection; obstacle intrusion systems; intrusion detection; alternative detection technology systems; Right-of-way; trespass detection; deterrent system; railroad; railroad bridge; security; security system; motion detectors.

Abstract:

This report discusses whether a video-based trespass monitoring and deterrent system for railroads may be useful in areas where trespassing is likely.

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-11/01
Office
RRD

1 Jan 2011

Other Reports

Intercity Passenger Rail On-Time Performance (OTP): Twelfth Quarterly OTP Report to Congress (January 2011)

Author
FRA

Subject Amtrak

Keywords: Intercity Passenger Rail On-Time Performance (OTP): Twelfth Quarterly OTP Report to Congress (January 2011)

Report Number
January2011
Office
RRD

1 Oct 2010

Other Reports

Intercity Passenger Rail On-Time Performance (OTP): Eleventh Quarterly OTP Report to Congress (October 2010)

Author
FRA

Subject Amtrak

Keywords: Intercity Passenger Rail On-Time Performance (OTP): Eleventh Quarterly OTP Report to Congress (October 2010)

Report Number
October2010
Office
RRD

1 Jul 2010

Other Reports

Intercity Passenger Rail On-Time Performance (OTP): Tenth Quarterly OTP Report to Congress (July 2010)

Author
FRA

Subject Amtrak

Keywords: Intercity Passenger Rail On-Time Performance (OTP): Tenth Quarterly OTP Report to Congress (July 2010)

Report Number
July2010
Office
RRD

1 Apr 2010

Other Reports

Intercity Passenger Rail On-Time Performance (OTP): Ninth Quarterly OTP Report to Congress (April 2010)

Author
FRA

Subject Amtrak

Keywords: Intercity Passenger Rail On-Time Performance (OTP): Ninth Quarterly OTP Report to Congress (April 2010)

Report Number
April2010
Office
RRD