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11 Aug 2020

Compliance Manuals

Signal & Train Control Compliance Manual

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Signal and Train Control

Abstract:

Part 233 Signal Reporting Requirements; Part 234 Grade Crossing Signal System Safety; Part 235 Instructions Governing Applications for Approval of a Discontinuance or Material...

Discipline
Signal & Train Control

28 Jun 2019

Technical Reports

Effectiveness of LED-Enhanced Signs in Reducing Incidents of Vehicles Stopping on Tracks

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Grade Crossing Technology, Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems

Keywords: Highway-rail, grade crossing, driver behavior, railroads, safety, signage, LED-enhanced signs, violations, dynamic envelope

Abstract:

This study examined whether LED-enhanced R8-8 ("Do Not Stop on Tracks") signs could significantly reduce the frequency of vehicles stopping on tracks.

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-19/21
Office
RDI-23

17 May 2019

Technical Reports

Effects of In-Pavement Lights on Driver Compliance with Grade Crossing Safety Equipment

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Accident Reduction, Grade Crossing Technology, Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems, Highway-Rail Grade Crossings

Keywords: Highway-rail, grade crossing, pedestrian behavior, trespass, enhancement, safety, in-pavement lights, violations

Abstract:

This study examined whether in-pavement lights installed at a single grade crossing would increase the number of drivers who obey grade crossing safety signals.

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-19/10
Office
RDI-23

19 Nov 2018

Research Results

2017 Grade Crossing Research Needs Workshop

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Grade Crossing and Trespass Outreach/Education, Signal and Train Control

Keywords: Railroads, highway-rail, grade crossing, research needs, rail safety, rail research

Abstract:

At this workshop, subject-matter experts shared best practices, identified research needs and discussed new strategies for reducing grade crossing incidents and fatalities.

Report Number
RR 18-16
Office
RDI-23

8 Oct 2018

FAMES Reports

Fatal Accident Patterns - Hours of Day

Author
Office of Railroad Safety

Subject Signal and Train Control

Keywords: FAMES

Office
RRS