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19 Nov 2014

Technical Reports

Passenger Train Emergency Systems: Development of Prototype railEXODUS Software for U.S. Passenger Rail Car Egress

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Emergency Preparedness, Passenger Rail

Keywords: passenger trains, railroads, commuter rail, transportation, emergency evacuation, emergency egress, emergency exits, egress computer models, egress experiments, egress simulation, emergency evacuation simulation

Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT), is sponsoring a research program, which includes investigation of the applicability of...

Report Number
(DOT/FRA/ORD-14/35)
Office
RDI-22

30 Dec 2013

Technical Reports

Using Wheel Temperature Detector Technology to Monitor Railcar Brake System Effectiveness

Author
Jim Robeda, Devin Sammon, and Benjamin Madrill

Subject Braking Systems, Facilities & Test Equipment

Keywords: Wheel temperature detector, ineffective brake, air cut out, bad order, cold wheel

Abstract: In support of the FRA Energy, Environment, and Engine (E3) program, this study reviews and evaluates technology development opportunities, equipment upgrades, and best practices (...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-13/50
Office
RRD

19 Dec 2013

Technical Reports

Workstation Table Crashworthiness Tests

Author
Richard Stringfellow and Jay Nutting

Subject Facilities & Test Equipment, Occupant Protection, Crashworthiness - Passenger Equipment, Passenger Rail, Collision

Keywords: Crashworthiness, workstation table, full-scale train-to-train test, crash energy management, crush zones, rail cars, occupant survivability, collision, injury, impacts

Abstract: This report describes results from the Option C component of a research program aimed at improving crashworthiness of passenger train workstation tables. Research conducted in the...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-13/48
Office
RRD

28 Oct 2013

Technical Reports

Alternative Occupied Volume Integrity (OVI) Tests and Analyses

Author
Authors: Michael Carolan, Benjamin Perlman, David Tyrell

Subject Facilities & Test Equipment, Occupant Protection, Crashworthiness - Passenger Equipment, Passenger Rail

Keywords: Occupant volume integrity, testing, finite element analysis, passenger equipment, crashworthiness

Abstract: FRA, supported by the Volpe Center, conducted research on alternative methods of evaluating occupied volume integrity (OVI) in passenger railcars. Guided by this research, an...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-13/46
Office
RRD

20 May 2013

Technical Reports

Passenger Train Emergency Systems: Review of Egress Variables and Egress Simulation Models

Author
Stephanie H. Markos and John K. Pollard

Subject Emergency Preparedness, Passenger Rail

Keywords: Egress computer models, egress simulations, emergency egress, emergency evacuation, emergency preparedness, exits, Federal Railroad Administration, passenger rail, passenger trains, railroads, transportation

Abstract: Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations are intended to ensure the safe, timely, and effective evacuation of intercity and commuter rail passengers when necessary during...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-13/22 Revision A
Office
RRD