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Nov
2017
Technical Reports
Development and Evaluation of a Moving Map Display for Rail Applications
Subject
High-Speed Passenger Rail,
Human Factors,
Automation
Keywords: CTIL; CTILWEB; Hybrid Cognitive Task Analysis; Moving Map; iPad; Heads-up Display; HUD; Situation Awareness; Safety; Human-in-the-loop Testing; Passenger Rail Service; Head-up Display
Abstract: This report describes the development and evaluation of a prototype real-time moving map display to support engineer situation awareness and safety performance for future U.S....
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-17/24
Office
RDI-24
2
Aug
2017
Accident Investigations
HQ-2017-1218 (Finalized)
Subject
Accident Investigations,
Hazardous Materials,
Human Factors
Keywords: derailment; CSX Transportation; Hyndman, PA; evacuation; hazardous material; fire; LPG
Abstract: At 4:52 a.m., EDT, CSX Transportation (CSX) eastward Train Q38831 (Q388) derailed 32 cars, with the general pile up near Milepost (MP) BF 192.3 on Main Track No. 2 of CSX’s...
Accident Date
Accident Type
Derailment (DRM)
Railroad Name
CSX Transportation
Location
Hyndman, PA
United States
Accident Number
HQ-2017-1218
Investigation Status
Finalized
1
Jul
2017
Technical Reports
Recognition of Rail Car Retroreflective Patterns for Improving Nighttime Conspicuity
Subject
Grade Crossing Technology,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems,
Human Factors,
Signal and Train Control
Keywords: Conspicuity, freight car, highway-railroad grade crossing, pattern recognition, recognition, reflectorization, retroreflective material, safety, signal detection theory, visibility, warning device
Abstract: Researchers evaluated whether train-mounted reflector pattern designs help nighttime drivers recognize and avoid hitting trains at grade crossings.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-00/07
Office
RRD
1
Jan
2017
Presentations
Moving Map Displays: Using CTIL and Eye-Tracking Technologies to Measure Operator Glance Durations and Performance in Locomotive Cabs
Subject
Human Factors,
Autonomous
Keywords: CTIL; CTILWEB; Automation; Distraction; Human-Error; Eye-tracking; Moving Map; iPad;
Abstract: Distraction is a growing problem in the cabs of modern locomotives. The 2008 commuter train collision at Chatsworth, CA resulting in 28 fatalities, points to the dangers of...
Presenter
Young, Jared
Audience
Federal Railroad Association
Location
Washington, DC
United States
1
Jan
2017
Presentations
Investigating Human-Automation Interaction and Human Error in the Locomotive Cab
Subject
High-Speed Passenger Rail,
Human Factors,
Artificial Intelligence,
Automation
Keywords: CTIL; CTILWEB; Automation; Human-Automation Interaction; Human-Computer Interaction; Human Error; Trip Optimization; Positive Train Control; Human-in-the-loop Testing
Abstract: This presentation discusses the use of the Cab Technology Interface Laboratory (CTIL) for investigating human error opportunities associated with automation in the locomotive cab...
Presenter
Sebok, Angelia
Audience
Federal Railroad Administration
Location
Washington, DC
United States