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19 Jun 2012

Waiver Requests

Buy America Waiver Request Vossloh Ties Decision Letter 6_19_12

Author
WSDOT

Subject Buy America

Keywords: WSDOT, Vossloh, Concrete Tie Components

Waiver Requestor
WSDOT
Office
ROA

7 Mar 2012

Waiver Requests

Central Block Waiver Decision

Author
Amtrak

Subject Buy America

Keywords: Central Block

Waiver Requestor
Amtrak
Office
ROA

1 Jan 2011

Technical Reports

Railroad Infrastructure Trespass Detection Performance Guidelines

Author
Marco P. daSilva

Subject Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems, Highway-Rail Grade Crossings, Signal and Train Control, Trespass Countermeasures

Keywords: Obstacle detection; obstacle intrusion systems; intrusion detection; alternative detection technology systems; Right-of-way; trespass detection; deterrent system; railroad; railroad bridge; security; security system; motion detectors.

Abstract:

This report discusses whether a video-based trespass monitoring and deterrent system for railroads may be useful in areas where trespassing is likely.

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-11/01
Office
RRD

16 Dec 2010

Waiver Requests

NNEPRA FINAL DECISION SIGNED

Author
NNEPRA

Subject Buy America

Keywords: NNEPRA

Waiver Requestor
NNEPRA
Office
ROA

1 Nov 2009

Research Results

North Carolina Department of Transportation's "Sealed Corridor" Assessment - Phase IV

Author
Leonard W. Allen III

Subject Grade Crossing Modeling and Simulation, Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems, Highway-Rail Grade Crossings, Human Factors

Keywords: Sealed Corridor, private grade crossing, grade crossing improvements, safety benefits

Abstract:

This report assesses Phase IV of North Carolina's Sealed Corridor program, which closed or added warning devices to 44 private crossings from 1990 to 2008.

Report Number
RR09-21
Office
RDI-21