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Research Results
North American Joint Positive Train Control System Four-Quadrant Gate Reliability Assessment
Keywords: Four-quadrant gate, reliability analysis, high-speed rail, mean time to failure, positive train control, vehicle detection
Abstract: This study assessed the reliability of four-quadrant gates and vehicle detection equipment for a future high-speed rail corridor between Chicago and St Louis.
Technical Reports
Private Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Research and Inquiry
Keywords: rail safety
Abstract: This report documents an FRA safety inquiry that included public meetings, electronic comment submissions, and panel discussions regarding safety of private grade crossings....
Other Reports
Rail Trespasser Fatalities - Developing Demographic Profiles, March 2008
Keywords: Demographic; public outreach; at risk; trespassing; trespasser; suicide
Abstract: goal of this study is to establish a foundation upon which to build an outreach or public education program and create law enforcement efforts focused on those most at risk.
Technical Reports
Effects of Active Warning Reliability on Motorist Compliance at Highway-Railroad Grade Crossings
Keywords: Warning reliability, highway-rail grade crossing, traffic control devices, grade crossing safety, active crossings, motorist compliance
Abstract: Researchers tested drivers’ perception of warning device reliability, finding that drivers were more likely to ignore warning signals that were perceived as unreliable.
Other Reports
Rail-Highway Crossing Resource Allocation Procedure User's Guide Third Edition
Keywords: WBAPS