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15 Nov 2022

Reports to Congress

FRA Report to Congress on the Comprehensive Rail Safety Review of Amtrak

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Amtrak

Keywords: Amtrak Safety Audit; Amtrak; FRA Audit Report

3 Feb 2022

Technical Reports

In-Vehicle Auditory Alerts Literature Review

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Grade Crossing and Trespass Outreach/Education, Highway-Rail Grade Crossings

Keywords: Highway-rail grade crossing, HRGC, in-vehicle auditory alerts, IVAA, auditory alerts, spatial auditory displays, human factors

Abstract:

This literature review covers over 70 standards, research, and use cases on the design of in-vehicle auditory alerts (IVAAs) for highway-rail grade crossings (HRGCs). 

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-22/05
Office
RDI-24

26 Sep 2021

Press Releases

Statement of Federal Railroad Administration Deputy Administrator Amit Bose On the Derailment of Amtrak’s Empire Builder in Buelow, Montana

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Amtrak

Keywords: Derailment, Amtrak, Buelow, Montana

28 Apr 2021

Research Results

Trespass Prevention Research Study – Worcester, MA

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Grade Crossing and Trespass Outreach/Education, Trespass Countermeasures, Trespasser Programs

Keywords: Railroad trespassing, trespass prevention, right-of-way trespass, railroad safety, stakeholder engagement

Abstract:

This report shows the benefits of, document the lessons learned from, and provide recommendations for the implementation and evaluation of trespass prevention strategies.

Report Number
RR 21-08
Office
RDI-23

6 Nov 2020

Research Results

Automated Train Operations (ATO) Safety and Sensor Development

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Autonomous

Keywords: Automated train operations, ATO, sensor platform, SP, locomotive onboard sensor platform, locomotive-borne sensor platform, autonomous, train, sensors

Report Number
RR 20-21
Office
RDI-23