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Technical Reports
Evaluation of Retroreflective Markings to Increase Rail Car Conspicuity - Safety of Highway-Railroad Grade Crossings
Keywords: Conspicuity, Grade Crossings, Normal Group Technique, Rail Cars, Reflectorization
Abstract: This study evaluates whether retroreflective markings increased the visibility of railcars at night.
Technical Reports
Conventional Passenger Rail Vehicle Safety, Volume I: Summary of Safe Performance Limits
Keywords: Equalized and Non-Equalized Trucks, OMNISM, Computer Simulation
Abstract: This report presents a methodology based on computer simulation that assesses the safe dynamic performance limits of commuter passenger vehicles. The methodology consists of...
Technical Reports
Field Evaluation of a Wayside Horn at a Highway-Railroad Grade Crossing
Keywords: auditory warning, community noise impact, highway-railroad grade crossings, safety, train horn,
Abstract: This report examines whether the use of a stationary horn at grade crossings reduces community noise impacts or affects motorist safety.
Other Reports
Passenger Rail Corridor Risk Assessment
Keywords: Passenger Safety, Risk Assessment Methodologies, Rail Safety
Abstract: [From the Introduction] This presentation discusses the applications of and methodologies for performing risk assessments for passenger rail corridors: introduction to risk...
Technical Reports
Ride Quality Evaluation of High Speed Trains on the Northeast Corridor
Keywords: High speed rail, Cant deficiency, Safety, Tilt train, Lateral acceleration, Curving, Vehicle dynamics, Safety regulations, Ride quality
Abstract: This document contains the results of testing to characterize the ride quality of high speed rail passenger vehicles. The lateral and vertical acceleration and vibration of...