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16 Apr 2015

Reference Materials

Notice of Funding Availability - Grade Crossings, Positive Train Control, and Passenger Rail Corridor Plans

Author
FRA

Subject Positive Train Control, Accident Reduction, Budget, Grants & Financial Assistance, Capital Planning

Keywords: NOFA; notice of funding availability; PTC; Positive Train Control; Grade Crossings; Passenger Rail; Passenger Rail Corridor Plans

Abstract: Notice of Funding Avialability (NOFA) - Selected Interciity Passenger Rail Grade Crossing Improvements, Positive Train Control Implementation Projects and Passenger Rail Corridor...

16 Jul 2014

Technical Reports

Trespass Prevention Research Study – West Palm Beach, FL

Author
Marco daSilva and Tashi Ngamdung

Subject Accident Reduction, Enforcement, Highway-Rail Grade Crossings, Signal and Train Control, Trespass Countermeasures, Trespasser Programs

Keywords: Railroad trespass, trespass prevention, accident reduction, alternative safety measures, education and enforcement, highway-rail intersections, safety, video data, violation reduction

Abstract:

Researchers implemented existing FRA and Transport Canada trespass prevention guidance citywide to demonstrate potential benefits and discuss lessons learned.

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-14/19
Office
RRD

13 Aug 2013

Research Results

Demographic Profile of Intentional Fatalities on Railroad Rights-of-Way in the United States

Author
Michael Martino, Scott Gabree and Stephanie Chase

Subject Accident Reduction, Human Factors, Right-of-Way, Trespasser Programs

Keywords: trespassing, trespass, railroad, intentional death, suicide, right-of-way, fatality

Report Number
RR 13-36
Office
RDI-24

28 Feb 2013

Safety Advisories

Passing Stop Signals Protecting Movable Bridges

Subject Bridge and Structures Safety

Keywords: Bridge and Structures Safety

Safety Advisory Number
2013-01

20 Feb 2013

Technical Reports

Characterization of Railroad Bridge Service Interruptions

Author
Richard Joy, Mary Clara Jones, Duane Otter, and Luis Maal

Subject Bridge and Structures Safety, Track, Tracks & Structures, Track/Train Interactions

Keywords: bridge problems, risk control matrix, Railroad Bridge Service Interruption Database

Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration contracted Transportation Technology Center, Inc., to study bridge problems that cause accidents or service interruptions and to use this...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-13/05
Office
RRD