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31 Aug 2020

Technical Reports

Investigation of the Relationship between Crashworthiness Performance and Weight for High-Speed Train Operations in the U.S.

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Crashworthiness - Passenger Equipment

Keywords: High-speed train, crashworthiness, weight, seats, structural fire protection, energy absorber, occupant volume strength

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-20/36
Office
RDI-22

19 Aug 2020

Research Results

Adapting Clear Signal for Action: An Early Risk Identification and Removal Process

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Human Factors

Keywords: At-risk behaviors, Behavior Based Safety, Clear Signal for Action, continuous improvement, peer-to-peer observation, safety culture, safety leadership development, human factors, feedback

Report Number
RR 20-13
Office
RDI-24

18 May 2020

Technical Reports

Consistent Trespasser Intent Determination Criteria Pilot Project

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Human Factors

Keywords: Suicide, trespass, railroad, countermeasure, fatalities, determination criteria, human factors, pilot project

Abstract:

This document describes a pilot project that evaluated the potential for developing standardized criteria that railroads can use to determine the probable intent (i.e., suicide...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-20/15
Office
RDI-24

27 Apr 2020

Research Results

Fatal Trespasser Strikes in the United States: 2012-2017

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Human Factors

Keywords: Suicide, trespass, train strike, railroad, fatalities

Abstract:

The results of the analysis show that California, New York, Florida, and Texas consistently had the highest number of fatal trespasser strikes, regardless of...

Report Number
RR 20-01
Office
RDI-24

22 Jan 2020

Research Results

Trespasser Intent Determination and Evaluation (TIDE) Criteria

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Human Factors

Keywords: Suicide, trespass, railroad, fatalities, intent, determination criteria

Abstract:

Findings showed that probable suicide determinations were similar between the official determination by a medical examiner or coroner and the TIDE criteria....

Report Number
RR 20-02
Office
RDI-24