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Technical Reports
Fully Scalable Train Braking Simulation Environment
Keywords: Fully scalable train braking simulation environment, brake enforcement algorithm, PTC
Abstract: Transportation Technology Center, Inc. (MxV Rail), through a research project funded by Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), developed a Concept of Operations (ConOps...
Research Results
Office Safety Checker for Moving Block Train Control Systems
Keywords: Quasi-Moving Block (QMB), Full-Moving Block (FMB), Positive Train Control (PTC)
Abstract: As part of a research project sponsored by FRA between June 2020 and May 2022, TTCI developed and analyzed a concept for the Office Safety Checker (OSC) component of the Moving...
Technical Reports
Developing Safe and Efficient Driving and Routing Strategies at Railroad Grade Crossings based on Highway-Railway Connectivity
Keywords: Grade crossing, highway-rail intersection, HRI, highway-rail connectivity, Connected and Automated Vehicle, CAV, economic assessment, human factor, driver behavior, on-road testing, Rail Crossing Violation Warning, RCVW, Eco-Driving, Eco-Routing, safety,
Abstract: This report documents the research involved in developing safe and efficient driving and routing strategies at highway-rail grade crossings (i.e., highway-rail intersections)...
Technical Reports
Rail Safety Training Course for Law Enforcement
Keywords: Law enforcement, railroad training, trespassers, motorists, online video
Technical Reports
Onboard Monitoring and Control – Wireless Sensor Networks Systems Integration
Keywords: Wireless train network, hybrid technology network, wheel bearing sensor, train health monitoring, wireless sensor network, ad hoc network, freight train network