eLibrary Search
The FRA eLibrary contains all the documents that are found throughout the FRA Public Website. Multiple pages on the website may link to the same eLibrary item based on its set of metatdata.
Can I find All FRA Documents in the Library?
Some "documents" may not appear here for the following reasons:
- Document resides on an external site for the record of source, links to the document are provided in context but not in the library as FRA does not maintain this record. This document lives on another website.
- Document has not yet been assigned keywords.
- Document is historical and has been removed from library to avoid confusion with current publications.
- Document is public affairs & policy related, such as press releases, speeches, testimony, or fact sheet. These press-related documents can now be found in the FRA Newsroom.
- Document is related to rules and notices. This information can now be found on the Rulemakings search and the Notices search, respectively.
Technical Reports
Field Evaluation of Locomotive Conspicuity Lights
Abstract: This study evaluated the value of strobe lamps on locomotives to attract drivers' attention at grade crossings; results showed that the lights were effective.
Technical Bulletins
Safety Precautions When Making Equipment Inspections
Abstract: Inspections made to determine compliance with the Freight Car Safety Standards can result in greater personal exposure to the hazards of moving equipment than heretofore...
Technical Reports
Enhancement of Train Visibility
Keywords: Conspicuity, Highway rail grade crossings, Train collisions, Train visibility
Abstract: This study describes effective ways to enhance the visibility of the trailing end of trains in order to reduce train-train collisions.
Technical Reports
Grade Crossing Protection in High-Speed, High-Density, Passenger-Service Rail Corridors
Abstract: This report examines special aspects of grade crossing protection for operation of high-speed passenger trains in rail corridors where complete grade separation isn't possible...
Technical Reports
A Program Definition Study for Rail-Highway Grade Crossing Improvement
Keywords: protective devices; train operating costs; net benefits
Abstract: This study describes the status of grade crossing inventories and improvement programs, assesses the cost of crossing improvements, and develops a 5-year research program.