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1 Jan 2007

Technical Reports

Yardmasters and Yard Safety in the U.S. Railroad Industry: An Exploratory Study

Author
Stephen Reinach and Alex Viale

Subject Human Factors

Keywords: Yardmaster, railroad switching yard, classification yard, railroad safety, switching operations, yard operations

Abstract: This report presents the results of an exploratory study of railroad yardmasters. The purpose was to identify issues and risks associated with yardmaster tasks and...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-07/01
Office
RRD

1 Dec 2006

Technical Reports

Human Factors Guidance for Intelligent Transportation Systems at the Highway-Rail Intersection

Author
James W. Jenness, Neil D. Lerner, Robert E. Llaneras, Jeremiah P. Singer, and Richard W. Huey

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

Keywords: Human factors, intelligent transportation systems (ITS), highway-rail intersection (HRI), grade crossing

Abstract:

This document provides recommendations for implementing intelligent transportation systems at grade crossings, focused on the needs of drivers and road users.

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-06/26
Office
RRD

1 Nov 2006

Other Reports

The Railroad Fatigue Risk Management Program at the Federal Railroad Administration: Past, Present and Future

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Fatigue Management, Human Factors

Keywords: Fatigue; human factors

Office
RRD

1 Sep 2006

Research Results

Canadian Pacific Railway Services’ 5-Alive Safety Program Shows Promise in Reducing Injuries

Author
Michael Coplen

Subject Human Factors

Keywords: safety measurement, railroad safety programs, injury rates, safety rules, safety culture, lessons learned

Report Number
RR06-14
Office
RDI-24

1 Sep 2006

Research Results

Canadian Pacific Railway Investigation of Safety-Related Occurrences Protocol Considered Helpful by both Labor and Management

Author
Michael Coplen

Subject Human Factors

Keywords: safety measurement, railroad safety programs, incident investigations, safety culture surveys, interviews and focus groups, corrective actions, lessons learned

Report Number
RR06-13
Office
RDI-24