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26
Aug
2013
Policy and Guidance
Obtaining FRA Approval for Testing Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Locomotives and Tenders
Subject
Hazardous Materials,
Locomotive Standards (Safety & Noise)
Keywords: compressed natural gas, liquefied natural gas, locomotive, tender, test, approval, fuel tender, alternative fuel
Abstract: A letter to the AAR, ASLRRA, and the American Public Transportation Association. The letter provides an overview of FRA authority to regulate LNG and CNG locomotives and tenders...
16
Aug
2013
Research Results
Public Education and Enforcement Research Study (PEERS)
Subject
Grade Crossing and Trespass Outreach/Education,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings,
Signal and Train Control
Keywords: Highway-rail grade crossings, education, enforcement, violations, effectiveness, Public Education and Enforcement Research Study, PEERS
Abstract: Researchers examined the cost and effectiveness of education and enforcement techniques (such as citations, warnings, and outreach) at highway-rail grade crossings.
Report Number
RR 13-37
Office
RDI-23
20
May
2013
Technical Reports
Driver Behavior Analysis at Highway-Rail Grade Crossings using Field Operational Test Data—Light Vehicles
Subject
Grade Crossing and Trespass Outreach/Education,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings,
Signal and Train Control
Keywords: Driver behavior, highway-rail intersection, grade crossing, accident reduction, video data, violation reduction
Abstract: Researchers examined driver behaviors when approaching grade crossings, such as engaging in non-driving tasks and failing to look both ways before crossing.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-13/28
Office
RRD
3
May
2013
Policy and Guidance
Letter to BNSF: FRA Authority to Regulate Dual-Fuel Locomotives and Fuel Tenders
Subject
Hazardous Materials,
Locomotive Standards (Safety & Noise)
Keywords: locomotive, dual-fuel locomotive, Liquefied Natural Gas, portable tank, fuel tender, tender, LNG, alternative fuel, hazmat, hmr,
Abstract: A letter to BNSF providing overview of FRA authority to regulate dual-fuel locomotives and fuel tenders. Specifically, the letter clarifies that FRA regulations apply to dual-...
10
Jan
2013
Technical Reports
A Radar Vehicle Detection System for Four-Quadrant Gate Warning Systems and Blocked Crossing Detection
Subject
Grade Crossing Technology,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings,
Signal and Train Control
Keywords: Microwave radar, vehicle detection, Wavetronix, four-quadrant gate, blocked railroad crossing, exit gates, obstacle detection, IODS, island radar,
Abstract: This report compares two vehicle detection technologies for grade crossings. Findings suggest radar detection is a cost-effective replacement for ground-based sensors. ...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-12/24
Office
RRD