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.
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- 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.
Research Results
Evaluating Crowdsourced Data from Waze for Rail Safety
Keywords: Waze, crowdsourced data, railroad safety, grade crossing, blocked crossing
Abstract: FRA sponsored a research project to explore the potential uses of WAZE data to increase safety at grade crossings.
Research Results
Concrete Tie Performance in Degraded Track Conditions
Keywords: Concrete crossties; crosstie degradation; center cracks; cyclic loading; flexural performance
Technical Reports
Fouled Ballast Waiver Operations and Results
Keywords: Fouled ballast performance, track geometry, degradation, trending, long-term wayside monitoring, waiver operations, enforcement modes, track, Autonomous Track Geometry Measurement System, ATGMS, track
Research Results
Line-of-Sight Analysis Using Drones and Photogrammetry
Keywords: Photogrammetry, line-of-sight, grade crossing, railroad safety
Abstract: FRA evaluated the effectiveness of using drones and photogrammetry software to conduct line-of-sight analyses of selected grade crossings. Researchers selected crossings with...
Research Results
Machine Vision Data Products for the Automated Track Inspection Program
Keywords: Automated Track Inspection Program, machine vision, data products, imaging systems