eLibrary Search
The FRA eLibrary contains all the documents that are found throughout the FRA Public Website. Multiple pages on the website may link to the same eLibrary item based on its set of metatdata.
Can I find All FRA Documents in the Library?
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- Document resides on an external site for the record of source, links to the document are provided in context but not in the library as FRA does not maintain this record. This document lives on another website.
- Document has not yet been assigned keywords.
- Document is historical and has been removed from library to avoid confusion with current publications.
- Document is public affairs & policy related, such as press releases, speeches, testimony, or fact sheet. These press-related documents can now be found in the FRA Newsroom.
- Document is related to rules and notices. This information can now be found on the Rulemakings search and the Notices search, respectively.
Technical Reports
Effectiveness of LED-Enhanced Signs in Reducing Incidents of Vehicles Stopping on Tracks
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.
Technical Reports
Recognition of Rail Car Retroreflective Patterns for Improving Nighttime Conspicuity
Keywords: Conspicuity, freight car, highway-railroad grade crossing, pattern recognition, recognition, reflectorization, retroreflective material, safety, signal detection theory, visibility, warning device
Abstract: Researchers evaluated whether train-mounted reflector pattern designs help nighttime drivers recognize and avoid hitting trains at grade crossings.
Other Reports
Quiet Zone Locations
Keywords: Quiet Zone, Train Horn Rule
Abstract: FRA regularly makes publically available a list of quiet zone locations by state, city, type of quiet zone, railroad, and related information.
Other Reports
Quiet Zone Locations
Keywords: Quiet Zone, Train Horn Rule
Abstract: FRA regularly makes publically available a list of quiet zone locations by state, city, type of quiet zone, railroad, and related information.
Other Reports
Quiet Zone Locations
Keywords: Quiet Zone; Train Horn Rule
Abstract: FRA regularly makes publically available a list of quiet zone locations by state, city, type of quiet zone, railroad, and related information.