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1 Jul 2006

Research Results

Yardmasters and Yard Safety in the US Railroad Industry: An exploratory Study

Author
Dr. Thomas Raslear

Subject Human Factors

Keywords: Yardmasters and Yard Safety

Report Number
RR06-09
Office
RDI-24

1 Jun 2006

Technical Reports

Impact Performance of Draft Gears in 263,000 Pound Gross Rail Load and 286,000 Pound Gross Rail Load Tank Car Service

Author
Anand Prabhakaran, Robert Trent, Vinaya Sharma

Subject Hazardous Materials

Keywords: Draft gear, tank car safety, tank car impacts, stub sill stresses

Abstract: This project quantified the impact performance of draft gears on tank cars for both the 263,000 and 286,000 gross rail load (GRL) conditions and the corresponding effect on the...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-06/16
Office
RRD

1 Jun 2006

Research Results

Work Schedules and Sleep Patterns of Railroad Maintenance of Way Workers

Author
Dr. Thomas Raslear

Subject Fatigue Management, Human Factors, Sleep Disorders, Work Schedule & Sleep Patterns

Keywords: Maintenance of way worker, work schedule, fatigue, sleep pattern

Report Number
RR06-05.1
Office
RDI-24

1 Mar 2006

Technical Reports

Comparative Safety of the Transport of High-Level Radioactive Materials on Dedicated, Key and Regular Trains - Technical Study

Author
Borener, Sherry; Baker, Gary; Hitz, John; Meltzer, Neil; Talamini, Brandon; Coltman, Michael (Volpe Center); Haines, Marsha (EG&G Technical Services)

Subject Hazardous Materials

Keywords: Spent nuclear fuel, high-level radioactive waste, HAZMAT.

Abstract: This study compares the risks in transporting spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste under three rail shipment alternatives: 1) regular train service, operating...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-05/03
Office
RRD

1 Jan 2006

Other Reports

Shared Situation Awareness as a Contributor to High Reliability Performance in Railroad Operations

Author
Roth, E. M., Multer, J., Raslear, T

Subject Human Factors

Keywords: Shared Situation Awareness as a Contributor to High Reliability Performance in Railroad Operations

Office
RRD