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Jan
2009
Technical Reports
Visualizing Railroad Operations: A Tool for Planning and Monitoring Railroad Traffic
Subject
Human Factors
Keywords: String line diagrams, planning software, railroad operations, user-centered design, technology transfer, human factors
Abstract: This report provides an overview of the development and technology transfer of the Railroad Traffic Planner application, a visualization tool with string line diagrams that show...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-09/01
Office
RRD
1
Dec
2008
Research Results
Confidential Close Call Reporting System: Preliminary Evaluation Findings
Subject
Human Factors
Keywords: Close calls, human factors, safety culture, risk reduction, continuous improvement, employee involvement
Report Number
RR08-33
Office
RDI-24
1
Nov
2008
Technical Reports
Validation and Calibration of a Fatigue Assessment Tool for Railroad Work Schedules, Final Report
Subject
Human Factors
Keywords: Fatigue, biomathematical fatigue model, work schedules, accidents, train operators, performance, effectiveness, risk, safety, freight rail operations, sleep, circadian rhythm, model validation.
Abstract: This report summarizes the results of a project to demonstrate a method to validate and calibrate a fatigue model. The project examined 30-day work histories of locomotive crews...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-08/04
Office
RRD
1
Jun
2008
Research Results
Positive Safety Outcomes of Clear Signal for Action Program at Union Pacific Yard Operations
Subject
Human Factors
Keywords: Railroad safety culture, behavior-based safety, continuous improvement, safety leadership, Clear Signal for Action, observation-feedback sessions, lessons learned
Report Number
RR08-09
Office
RDI-24
1
Jun
2008
Research Results
Promising Evidence of Impact on Road Safety by Changing At-risk Behavior Process at Union Pacific
Subject
Human Factors
Keywords: Railroad safety culture, behavior-based safety (BBS), continuous improvement, safety leadership, Clear Signal for Action (CSA), observation-feedback, lessons learned
Report Number
RR08-08
Office
RDI-24