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1 Jun 1994

Other Reports

Safety of High Speed Guided Ground Transportation Systems: Study of the Startle Effect

Author
John Guidnard, L. Stephen Jennings, John Springer

Subject Human Factors

Keywords: Traffic Accidents, Startle Mitigation, Accident Prevention

Abstract: This report was undertaken to address the question of whether or not the rapid passage of high-speed guided ground transportation (HSGGT) vehicles is likely to startle motorists...

Office
RRD

1 Jul 1993

Technical Reports

The Safety of Highway-Railroad Grade Crossings: Study of the Acoustic Characteristics of Railroad Horn Systems

Author
Amanda S. Keller, Edward J. Rickley

Subject Grade Crossing Technology, Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems, Highway-Rail Grade Crossings, Human Factors

Keywords: Whistles, Horns, Highway-Rail Grade Crossings, Audble Warning Devices, Community Noise

Abstract:

With the goal of reducing grade crossing fatalities, this study collected acoustic measurements at four sites to determine the effectiveness of railroad horn systems. 

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-93/25
Office
RRD

10 Jan 1993

Other Reports

Human Error Caused Accidents: Addressing a Critical Problem

Author
Human Factors

Subject Human Factors

Keywords: human factors

Report Number
TRB 26th Annual Workshop
Office
RRD

1 Feb 1991

Technical Reports

Issues in Locomotive Crew Management and Scheduling

Author
Pollard

Subject Human Factors

Keywords: railroad, locomotive engineers, fatigue, suess, circadian rhythm, sleep loss, scheduling, crew-management.

Abstract: This study explores matters related to the scheduling and management of locomotive crews, particularly as they might contribute to fatigue and stress. It describes how crews are...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/RRP-91/01
Office
RRD

16 Jan 1991

Technical Bulletins

Reissue of Hours of Service Signal Interpretations Booklet

Author
Acting Associate Administrator for Safety

Subject Hours of Service

Abstract: The booklet, "The Hours of Service Act and Signal Service" was originally issued by the Federal Railroad Administration in 1981. It was subsequently revised and reissued in 1983...

Bulletin Number
G-91-02
Discipline
General