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1
Jun
1980
Technical Reports
Operational Testing of Locomotive-Mounted Strobe Lights
Subject
Grade Crossing Technology,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Keywords: Conspicuity Enhancement; Train Visibility
Abstract: This report describes revenue-service tests of locomotive-mounted strobe lights used to make trains more visible to motorists at rail-highway crossings.
Report Number
DOT-TSC-FRA/ORD-80-48
1
Jun
1980
Technical Reports
15th Railroad Engineering Conference Proceedings, Railroad R&D Challenges of the 80's : Opportunities & Obstacles
Subject
High-Speed Passenger Rail,
Technology Transfer,
Security
Abstract: This report constitutes the proceedings of the 15th Railroad Engineering Conference held at TSC on October 21-23, 1979. Conference papers were delivered by various industry and...
Report Number
FRA/ORD-80/35
Office
RRD
1
Apr
1980
Technical Reports
Identification and Evaluation of Off-Track Train Detection Systems for Grade Crossing Applications
Subject
Grade Crossing Technology,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings,
Track/Train Interactions
Abstract: The study examined all potential train detection techniques which do not use the track, analyzing both point sensing and continuous sensing system approaches.
Report Number
FRA/ORD-80/32
Office
RRD
1
Oct
1976
Technical Reports
Special Bibliography: Railroad Safety Research
Subject
Accident Reduction,
Grade Crossing Technology,
Hazardous Materials,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings,
Human Factors,
Track/Train Interactions
Keywords: Railroad Safety, Track Design, Car Design, Locomotive Design, Control Systems, Inspections, Life Cycle
Report Number
FRA OR&D 76-280
Office
RRD
1
Sep
1975
Technical Reports
Northeast Corridor High Speed Rail Passenger Service Improvement Study: Task 3 - Track & Structures Upgrading Standards Development
Subject
High-Speed Passenger Rail,
Tracks & Structures
Keywords: Level of Service, Concrete Tie, Wood Tie, Ballasted Track, Ballastless Track, Bridges, Track Modulus, Life Cycle
Abstract: Track and structure characteristics and problem areas to be encountered in upgrading the Corridor are discussed. Standards considerations and applicability are outlined along with...
Report Number
FRA-ONECD-75-3
Office
RRD