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21 Jun 2022

Technical Reports

Framework for Wheel Life Model – Phase I

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Track/Train Interactions

Keywords: Rolling contact fatigue, contact stress, crack growth, crack initiation, creep, fatigue strength, heat treatment, pearlite, wheel damage map, quenching, residual stress, S-660, shakedown, time-temperature-transformation, tread-braking

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-22/25
Office
RDI-22

16 Apr 2021

Research Results

Automated Video Inspection System for Grade Crossing Safety

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Artificial Intelligence, Grade Crossing Pedestrian Safety, Grade Crossing Technology

Keywords: VisioStack, RailLinks, artificial intelligence, forward-facing video, grade crossing safety

Abstract:

FRA sponsored a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) task to help reduce incidents at highway-rail crossings and improve the safety of both vehicles and pedestrians.

Report Number
RR 21-05
Office
RDI-21

1 Feb 2021

Technical Reports

High Speed Rail Noise Standards and Regulations

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject High-Speed Passenger Rail

Keywords: European Union, EU, standards, regulations, codes, recommended practices, rolling stock, high speed rail

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-21/03
Office
RDI-22

26 Oct 2020

Research Results

Gate Skirts Research at a Highway-Rail Grade Crossing in Ramsey, NJ

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Grade Crossing Pedestrian Safety, Highway-Rail Grade Crossings

Keywords: Pedestrian gates, gate skirts, grade crossing, railroad safety

Abstract:

Gate skirts installed at a grade crossing in New Jersey showed a positive pedestrian safety benefit.

Report Number
RR 20-20
Office
RDI-23

24 Jul 2019

Environmental Review Documents

State of California approved NEPA Assignment Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Environmental Protection, High-Speed Passenger Rail

Keywords: National Environmental Policy Act, NEPA, California High-Speed Rail

Abstract:

NEPA Assignment for California High Speed Rail Authority was approved on July 23,2019California is the only state to have executed NEPA Assignment Memorandum of Understanding (...