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16 Jul 2014

Technical Reports

Trespass Prevention Research Study – West Palm Beach, FL

Author
Marco daSilva and Tashi Ngamdung

Subject Accident Reduction, Enforcement, Highway-Rail Grade Crossings, Signal and Train Control, Trespass Countermeasures, Trespasser Programs

Keywords: Railroad trespass, trespass prevention, accident reduction, alternative safety measures, education and enforcement, highway-rail intersections, safety, video data, violation reduction

Abstract:

Researchers implemented existing FRA and Transport Canada trespass prevention guidance citywide to demonstrate potential benefits and discuss lessons learned.

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-14/19
Office
RRD

31 Dec 2012

Annual Enforcement Report

Annual Enforcement Report: Fiscal Year 2012

Author
Office of Chief Counsel

Subject Enforcement

Abstract: An annual summary of the Federal Railroad Administration's (FRA) activity during Fiscal Year 2012. The report includes: a summary of all rail safety and hazmat compliance...

1 Aug 2012

Research Results

Senior Cross-Functional Support---Essential for Implementing Corrective Actions at C3RS Sites

Author
Dr. Joyce Ranney, Dr. Thomas Raslear

Subject Human Factors, Passenger Rail, Risk Assessment, Risk Reduction Program

Keywords: Close calls, human factors, safety culture, risk reduction, continuous improvement, employee involvement, passenger rail

Report Number
RR12-09
Office
RDI-24

1 Apr 2012

Research Results

Derailments Decrease at a C3RS Site at Midterm

Author
Dr. Joyce Ranney, Dr. Thomas Raslear

Subject Human Factors, Risk Assessment, Risk Reduction Program

Keywords: Close calls, human factors, safety culture, continuous improvement, employee involvement, passenger rail

Report Number
RR12-04
Office
RDI-24

2 Dec 2011

Annual Enforcement Report

Annual Enforcement Report: Fiscal Year 2011

Author
Office of Chief Counsel

Subject Enforcement

Abstract: An annual summary of the Federal Railroad Administration's (FRA) activity during Fiscal Year 2011. The report includes: a summary of all rail safety and hazmat compliance...