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Nov
2018
Research Results
2017 Grade Crossing Research Needs Workshop
Subject
Grade Crossing and Trespass Outreach/Education,
Signal and Train Control
Keywords: Railroads, highway-rail, grade crossing, research needs, rail safety, rail research
Abstract: At this workshop, subject-matter experts shared best practices, identified research needs and discussed new strategies for reducing grade crossing incidents and fatalities.
Report Number
RR 18-16
Office
RDI-23
27
Aug
2018
Research Results
Railroad Right-of-Way Vehicle Incursion Prevention Research
Subject
Grade Crossing and Trespass Outreach/Education,
Right-of-Way
Keywords: grade crossing, right-of-way incursion, rail, vehicle incursion, railroad safety
Abstract: Researchers evaluated whether high-visibility markings could deter vehicles from mistakenly turning onto the tracks at grade crossings.
Report Number
RR 18-13
Office
RDI-23
23
Feb
2018
Research Results
Performance of Rail Fastening Systems on an Open-Deck Bridge
Subject
Bridge and Structures Safety
Keywords: Rail fastening systems, track gage strength, bridges, open-deck bridges
Abstract: Transportation Technology Center, Inc. (TTCI) monitored the performance of rail fasteners on an open-deck bridge and its approaches, located at Norfolk Southern Corporation’s (...
Report Number
RR 18-02
Office
RDI-21
1
Sep
2017
Research Results
Bridge Approach Remedies Implemented at Western Mega Site
Subject
Bridge and Structures Safety
Keywords: Heavy axle load (HAL), track transition, bridge approach
Abstract: As part of the heavy axle load (HAL) revenue service mega site testing program, the Transportation Technology Center, Inc. (TTCI) has worked closely with the Union Pacific...
Report Number
RR 17-10
Office
RDI-21
25
May
2017
Technical Reports
2015 Right-of-Way Fatality and Trespass Prevention Workshop
Subject
Grade Crossing and Trespass Outreach/Education,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Keywords: FRA, railroads, light rail, transit, trespass, right-of-way
Abstract: Attendees developed recommendations to address pedestrian safety; outreach and education; technology and infrastructure; enforcement; and intentional deaths.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-17/06
Office
RDI-23