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Aug
2003
Technical Reports
Analysis of the Safety Impact of Train Horn Bans at Rail-Highway Grade Crossings: An Update Using 1997-2001 Data
Subject
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings,
USDOT National Highway-Rail Crossing Inventory
Keywords: Train Horn Rule and Quiet Zones
Abstract: This report updates Westat's prior report to FRA (Zador, 2002) in terms of both data and statistical methods. Safety impact estimates in the prior report were based on 5-year...
Report Number
Contract No. DTFR53-03-P-00005
Office
RRS
21
Jun
2003
Technical Reports
Regulatory Evaluation and Regulatory Flexibility Assessment for Use of Locomotive Horns at Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Subject
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings,
USDOT National Highway-Rail Crossing Inventory
Keywords: Train Horn Rule and Quiet Zones
Abstract: One of the more persistent problems facing railroads and motorists is highway-rail grade crossing collisions and their resulting casualties. Public and private initiatives to...
Office
RRS
1
May
2003
Technical Reports
Attentuation of Dynamic Response of Special Track Work Foundations Subjected to Impact Loading
Subject
Tracks & Structures
Keywords: High Impact Loads, Damping, Wood Tie Ballasted Track, Concrete Tie Ballasted Track
Abstract: This report deals with damage to special track work due to high impact loads and the beneficial effect of increasing damping in these foundations. Additional damping attenuates...
Report Number
DTFR53-93-C-00001
Office
RRD
1
Apr
2003
Technical Reports
Catalog of "Common Use" Rail Corridors
Subject
Track,
Tracks & Structures,
Track/Train Interactions
Keywords: Heavy axle load, stiffness,
Abstract: This report is a catalog of 'common use' rail corridors. These are defined as corridors where non-Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)-compliant light rail or rail rapid transit...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-03/16
Office
RRD
1
Feb
2003
Technical Reports
Evaluation of Alternative Detection Technologies for Trains and Highway Vehicles at Highway Rail Intersections
Subject
Grade Crossing Technology,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Keywords: Grade crossing warning, Highway rail grade crossings, Highway rail intersection, Train detection, Highway vehicle detection, Loss of shunt, Intelligent traffic systems
Abstract: This study evaluated the performance of 5 prototype technologies for detecting trains and other vehicles at grade crossings without the use of track circuits.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-03/04