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Administrative Hearings
Appeal of S. A. Ferguson (FRA—Locomotive Engineer Certification Case) Docket No. EQAL 2005-32 DOT Docket No. FRA 2006-24766
Abstract: Stephen A. Ferguson (“Ferguson”) has filed an Appeal to the Administrator, dated 21 December 2007, including a cover-letter explanation of tardiness, dated 3 February 2008.The...
Administrative Hearings
Appeal of K. L. Hensley (FRA—Locomotive Engineer Certification Case) Docket No. EQAL 2003–56 DOT Docket No. FRA 2004-18065
Abstract: Petitioner, K. L. Hensley (“Hensley”), represented by Thomas H. Geoghegan, Despres, Schwartz & Geoghegan, appealed to the Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration...
Administrative Hearings
Appeal of C. J. Gazarkiewicz (FRA—Locomotive Engineer Certification Case) Docket No. EQAL 2004-29
Abstract: Petitioner, C. J. Gazarkiewicz (“CJG”), represented by Don M. Menefee, General Chairman, Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen, appealed directly to the Administrator...
Research Results
Alerting Lights on Locomotives
Keywords: Alerting lights, human perception and recognition research, locomotive, grade crossing, auxiliary light system
Abstract: Researchers examined whether locomotive alerting lights and patterns were effective at helping people recognize oncoming trains.
Research Results
Feasibility Studies of Integrating Intelligent Transportation Systems and Positive Train Control Technologies at Highway-Rail Intersections
Keywords: Vehicle proximity alert systems, VPAS, intelligent transportation system, ITS User Service 30, highway-rail intersection, positive train control
Abstract: This study examined the safety benefits of new intelligent transportation systems technologies, including vehicle proximity alerting systems, for use at grade crossings....