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Feb
2022
Research Results
Railroad Trespass Detection Using Deep Learning-Based Computer Vision
Subject
Grade Crossing Modeling and Simulation,
Grade Crossing Technology,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Keywords: Automated railroad trespass detection, artificial intelligence, AI, machine learning, railroad trespassing, grade crossing violations, railroad safety
Abstract: FRA has sponsored research to develop an AI software application for automating the detection of grade crossing violations and trespassing activities from static camera feeds...
Report Number
RR 22-04
Office
RDI-23
17
Dec
2021
Technical Reports
Rail Safety Training Course for Law Enforcement
Subject
Emergency Preparedness
Keywords: Law enforcement, railroad training, trespassers, motorists, online video
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-21/37
Office
RDI-22
16
Apr
2021
Research Results
Automated Video Inspection System for Grade Crossing Safety
Subject
Artificial Intelligence,
Grade Crossing Pedestrian Safety,
Grade Crossing Technology
Keywords: VisioStack, RailLinks, artificial intelligence, forward-facing video, grade crossing safety
Abstract: FRA sponsored a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) task to help reduce incidents at highway-rail crossings and improve the safety of both vehicles and pedestrians.
Report Number
RR 21-05
Office
RDI-21
16
Mar
2021
Technical Reports
Locomotive Emergency Response Training
Subject
Emergency Preparedness
Keywords: Firefighters, railroad training, trespassers, motorists, training video
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-21/12
Office
RDI-22
17
Dec
2020
Technical Reports
Driver Behavior at Highway-Rail Grade Crossings Using NDS and Driving Simulators
Subject
Grade Crossing Modeling and Simulation,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings,
Human Factors
Keywords: Grade crossing, traffic control device, average annual daily traffic, Federal Highway Administration, Federal Railroad Administration, vehicle miles traveled, freight train miles
Abstract: Researchers used both naturalistic driving and simulator data to evaluate driver behavior at grade crossings. Most drivers did not look for trains or prepare to stop regardless...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-20/47
Office
RDI-24