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22
Nov
2006
Safety Advisories
Recommends that each railroad operating passenger trains assess the rules, instructions, and procedures used to ensure that a train will not depart a station until all passengers successfully board or alight from the train, and ensure compliance with such
Subject
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings,
Operating Practices,
Passenger Rail
Keywords: alighting; boarding
Safety Advisory Number
2006-05
1
Sep
2006
Technical Reports
Highway Rail-Grade Crossing Safety Research: Railroad Infrastructure Trespassing Detection Systems Research
Subject
Grade Crossing Technology,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings,
Safety Advisories,
Safety Performance Measures,
Safety Regulatory Analysis
Keywords: Right of way, Trespass detection, deterrent system, Railroad bridge, Security system, Motion detectors, Infrared illuminators, central processing units
Abstract: Researchers evaluated a prototype video-based trespassing prevention system that used an attendant to warn trespassers in real time and to contact police if necessary.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-06/03
Office
RDI-21
1
Aug
2006
Technical Reports
Impact of Blocked Highway/Rail Grade Crossings on Emergency Response Services
Subject
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Keywords: highway-rail grade crossings, emergency response services, blocked crossings
Abstract: Given the growth in both rail and highway traffic, it is likely that the problem of blocked crossings will increase in the future. Railroads and communities around the country,...
1
Jul
2006
Other Reports
List of Highway-Rail Crossing Reports, 1969 - 2006
Subject
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Abstract: List of Highway-Rail Crossing Reports 1969 - 2006
Office
RRS
1
Dec
2005
Technical Reports
Damage Assessment of Railroad Tank Cars Involved in Accidents: Phase I - Literature Search and Evaluation
Subject
Hazardous Materials,
Crashworthiness - Tank Car
Keywords: Tank cars, damage assessment, guidelines
Abstract: Transportation Technology Center, Inc., a subsidiary of the Association of American Railroads, is conducting a research project titled, "Damage Assessment of Tank Cars Involved in...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-06/12
Office
RRD