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1
Jul
1993
Technical Reports
The Safety of Highway-Railroad Grade Crossings: Study of the Acoustic Characteristics of Railroad Horn Systems
Subject
Grade Crossing Technology,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings,
Human Factors
Keywords: Whistles, Horns, Highway-Rail Grade Crossings, Audble Warning Devices, Community Noise
Abstract: With the goal of reducing grade crossing fatalities, this study collected acoustic measurements at four sites to determine the effectiveness of railroad horn systems.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-93/25
Office
RRD
1
Sep
1992
Technical Reports
Safety of High-Speed Guided Ground Transportation Systems: Shared Right-of-Way Safety Issues
Subject
Safety Advisories,
Safety Regulatory Analysis,
Safety Performance Measures
Keywords: High speed rail, Magnetic levitation, Maglev, Shared right of way, Risk assessment
Abstract: One of the most important issues in the debate over the viability in the United States of high-speed guided ground transportation (HSGGT) systems, which include magnetic...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-92/13
Office
RRD
5
Dec
1991
Emergency Orders
This Order preempted Florida laws banning the nighttime use of train whistles.
Subject
Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems,
Operating Practices,
Train Horn Noise
Emergency Order Number
Emergency Order 15, Notice No. 3
26
Jul
1991
Emergency Orders
Emergency Order Requiring Use of Train Borne Audible Warning Devices
Subject
Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems,
Operating Practices,
Train Horn Noise
Emergency Order Number
Emergency Order 15
1
Dec
1990
Technical Reports
Safety Relevant Observations on the X200 Train as Developed for the Swedish National Railways
Subject
Safety Regulatory Analysis
Keywords: High Speed Ground Transportation, Tilt Trains, Safety Regulations
Abstract: The safety of high speed rail technology proposed for possible application.in the United States is of concern to the Federal Railroad Administration. This report, one in a series...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-90/14
Office
RRD