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3
Oct
2016
Presentations
Human Factors Evaluation of an Experimental Locomotive Crew Station
Subject
Human Factors
Keywords: CTIL, CTILWEB; Human Factors; Human-in-the-loop Testing; Ergonomics; Ergonomic Design; Controls Design; Usability;
Abstract: A human factors evaluation of an experimental engineer control system was conducted by the John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (Volpe Center) using a locomotive...
Presenter
Isaacs, Matthew
Audience
Federal Railroad Administration
Location
Washington, DC
United States
28
Jun
2016
Accident Investigations
HQ-2016-1141 (Finalized)
Subject
Accident Investigations,
Human Factors
Keywords: Head-on collision; BNSF; Panhandle, TX; fatalities; fire; derailment; human factors
Abstract: At approximately 8:21 a.m., CDT, eastbound BNSF Railway (BNSF) intermodal freight train, S-LACLPC1-26K, travelling at a recorded speed of 54 mph, collided head-on with westbound...
Accident Date
Accident Type
Head End Collision (HEC)
Railroad Name
BNSF Railway Company
Location
Panhandle, TX
United States
Accident Number
HQ-2016-1141
Investigation Status
Finalized
31
May
2016
Reports to Congress
Industry Response to Safety Advisories
Subject
Safety Advisories
Keywords: Safety, Safety Advisories, Infrastructure
Abstract: On December 4, 2015, President Obama signed into law the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act) (Pub. L. 114-94). The FAST Act in section 11406(e), “Speed Limit...
17
Mar
2016
Safety Advisories
Movement of Roadway Maintenance Machines Over Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Subject
Safety Advisories
Abstract: FRA recently completed its investigation into a fatal accident that occurred when an on-track roadway maintenance machine traveling on main track collided with a motor vehicle at...
Safety Advisory Number
2016-01
1
Jan
2016
Presentations
Moving Map Displays: Using CTIL and Eye-Tracking Technologies to Measure Operator Glance Durations and Performance in Locomotive Cabs
Subject
Human Factors,
Automation
Keywords: CTIL; CTILWEB; Automation; Distraction; Human-Error; Eye-tracking; Moving Map; iPad;
Abstract: Distraction is a growing problem in the cabs of modern locomotives. The 2008 commuter train collision at Chatsworth, CA resulting in 28 fatalities, points to the dangers of...
Presenter
Young, Jared
Audience
Federal Railroad Administration
Location
Washington, DC
United States