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1 Apr 2001

Other Reports

An Examination of Amtrak's Acela High Speed Rail Simulator for FRA Research Purposes

Author
Stephen Reinach

Subject Amtrak

Keywords: Human Factors, Computer Simulation, Railroad Technology

Abstract:

Amtrak recently completed upgrading the northeast corridor (NEC) to become the nation’s first high speed rail corridor. As part of this upgrade, Amtrak acquired a simulator to...

Office
RRD

31 Aug 1998

Reference Materials

Midwest Regional Rail Initiative Executive Report

Author
Transportation Economics & Management System, Inc

Subject Amtrak, High-Speed Passenger Rail

Keywords: Midwest Regional Rail Iniitiative, Executive Report, strategic assessment, next generation

Abstract:

The Midwest Regional Rail Initiative is an ongoing effort to develop an expanded and improved passenger rail system in the Midwest. The sponsors of the Midwest Regional Rail...

1 Jul 1997

Technical Reports

The Effects of Work Schedule on Train Handling Performance and Sleep of Locomotive Engineers: A Simulator Study.

Author
Thomas, G., Raslear, T., & Kuehn, G.

Subject Human Factors, Sleep Disorders, Work Schedule & Sleep Patterns

Keywords: locomotive engineers; fatigue; work schedules, hours of service; sleep, RALES simulator; work performance; train-handling; alertness; ciradian rythms, safety

Abstract: Current Federal regulations governing Hours of Service for locomotive engineers allow work schedules that have backwards rotating shift start times. Locomotive engineers who work...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-97/09
Office
RDI-20

1 Sep 1996

Technical Reports

Locomotive Engineer's Activity Diary

Author
Pollard, J.

Subject Human Factors, Work Schedule & Sleep Patterns

Keywords: railroad; engineers; fatigue; alertness; hours of work; hours of service

Abstract:

About 200 freight engineers working on several major railroads completed a 14-day diary recording such data as: the demographic characteristics of the participants; how much...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/RRP-96/02
Office
RRD

1 May 1995

Reports to Congress

A Review of Amtrak's On-Time Performance

Subject Amtrak, Budget

Keywords: Performance, Amtrak, freight, carrier, trends

Abstract: ...The freight railroads have been responsive. Recent statistics suggest a reversal in declining on-time performance trends. In each of the last three quarters, system-wide on-...