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1
Jul
1975
Technical Reports
A Communication-Link Approach to Actuation of Grade-Crossing Motorist-Warning Systems
Subject
Grade Crossing Technology,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems
Keywords: Grade-Crossing Warning Systems, Railraod-Highway Grade Crossings, Telemetry Systems
Abstract: This report explores the possibility of using radio waves, rather than track circuits, to activate grade crossing warning signals and discusses field tests of this concept.
Report Number
FRA-OR&D-75-80
Office
RRD
1
May
1975
Technical Reports
Proposed Qualifcation Requirements for Selected Railroad Jobs
Subject
Human Factors
Keywords: railroad jobs; human factors
Abstract: This report proposes minimum, safety-related knowledge, performance and training requirements for the jobs of railroad engineer, conductor, brakeman and train dispatcher. Analyses...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-75/44
Office
RRD
1
May
1975
Technical Reports
Field Evaluation of Locomotive Conspicuity Lights
Subject
Grade Crossing Technology,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems,
Locomotive Standards (Safety & Noise)
Abstract: This study evaluated the value of strobe lamps on locomotives to attract drivers' attention at grade crossings; results showed that the lights were effective.
Report Number
FRA-OR&D-75-54
Office
RRD
1
Apr
1974
Technical Reports
An Analysis of the Job of Railroad Train Dispatcher
Subject
Human Factors
Keywords: train dispatcher; job/task analyses; safety
Abstract: This report constitutes a detailed study of the job of railroad train dispatcher, conducted to provide a data base for the derivation of criteria of job knowledge, skills and...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-74/37
Office
RDI-24
1
Sep
1973
Technical Reports
Enhancement of Train Visibility
Subject
Grade Crossing Technology,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Keywords: Conspicuity, Highway rail grade crossings, Train collisions, Train visibility
Abstract: This study describes effective ways to enhance the visibility of the trailing end of trains in order to reduce train-train collisions.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-74/15
Office
RDI-23