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21
May
2015
Technical Reports
Highway-Rail Intersection Crash Taxonomy for Connected Vehicle Safety Research
Subject
Grade Crossing Technology,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Keywords: Highway-Rail Intersection Crash Taxonomy for Connected Vehicle Safety Research; highway-rail intersection; HRI; highway-rail grade crossing; grade crossing; taxonomy; connected vehicle; vehicle-to-infrastructure; vehicle-to-vehicle
Abstract: Researchers examined the frequency, severity, and costs of grade crossing accidents from 2008-2012 and determined that connected vehicle technology may help prevent crashes....
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-15/14
Office
RDI-23
12
May
2015
Research Results
WISESight™: A Multispectral Smart Video-Track Intrusion Monitor
Subject
Grade Crossing Technology,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Keywords: WISESight; Multispectral Smart Video-Track Intrusion Monitor; Smart video; grade crossing; infrared; multispectral; object tracking; safety
Abstract: Researchers examined a video-based monitoring system that used thermal infrared and visible near-infrared imaging to detect cars and people at highway-rail grade crossings.
Report Number
RR 15-11
Office
RDI-23
23
Mar
2015
Other Reports
Guidance for Law Enforcement
Subject
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Abstract: The following safety tips and resources are provided to assist the law enforcement community in partnering with the Federal Railroad Administration to reduce collisions, injuries...
9
Mar
2015
Accident Investigations
HQ-2015-1025 (Finalized)
Subject
Accident Investigations,
Hazardous Materials,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Keywords: Accident Investigations, Highway-Rail Grade Crossings, CSX Transportation , Hazardous Materials
Abstract: On March 9, 2015, at 12:19 p.m., EDT, northbound Amtrak Carolinian Passenger Train PO80-09 struck a semi tractor-trailer near Halifax, North Carolina. The truck, pulling an...
Accident Date
Accident Type
Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Incident (HRX)
Railroad Name
Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation)
Location
Halifax, NC
United States
Accident Number
HQ-2015-1025
Investigation Status
Finalized
3
Feb
2015
Accident Investigations
HQ-2015-1006 (Finalized)
Subject
Accident Investigations,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Keywords: Accident Investigations, Grade crossings, Metro-North Railroad
Abstract: On February 3, 2015, at 6:26 p.m., EST, in Valhalla, New York, northbound Metro-North Railroad (MNCW) Passenger Train Number 659 (the Train) consisting of eight electric-powered M...
Accident Date
Accident Type
Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Incident (HRX)
Railroad Name
Metro North Commuter Railroad Company (MNCW)
Location
Valhalla, NY
United States
Accident Number
HQ-2015-1006
Investigation Status
Finalized