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10
Apr
1989
Technical Reports
A Survey of Railroad Industry Perceptions Regarding Needed Locomotive Cab Design Improvements
Subject
Human Factors
Keywords: Locomotive Cab, Control Compartment, Human Factors, Cab Safety, Crashworthiness, Crew Comfort, Cab Design
Abstract: This survey was initiated by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) as part of the objective to improve locomotive cab safety. The need for and the definition of the survey was...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-89/03
Office
RDI-20
1
Jul
1984
Other Reports
Accident Severity Prediction Formula for Rail-Highway Crossings
Subject
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings,
Accident Reduction
Abstract: This report describes the development of formulas which predict the severity of accidents at public rail-highway crossings. They employ the previously developed DOT accident...
Report Number
DOT-TSC-FHWA-84-l
1
Mar
1982
Technical Reports
The Status of Advanced Propulsion Technology in Japan
Subject
Human Factors
Keywords: Electromagnetic Interference, Transit Car Propulsion, Signalling, Choppers
Abstract: This report describes the efforts of Japanese transit industry- manufacturers and transit operators- in the area of advanced propulsion systems for urban rail vehicles. It...
Report Number
UMTA-MA-06-0025-81-5
Office
RRD
1
Apr
1981
Technical Reports
Rail-Highway Crossing Resource Allocation Model
Subject
Accident Reduction,
Grade Crossing Modeling and Simulation,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Keywords: Hazard Index; Accident Prediction, Benefit/Cost Ratio; Warning Device
Abstract: This report describes a procedure for optimizing the safety impact of grade crossing funding distribution, based on accident rates and cost effectiveness of warning...
Report Number
FRA-RRS-81-001
Office
RRS
1
Mar
1981
Technical Reports
Rail Personal Injury Study
Subject
Human Factors,
Evaluation
Keywords: Human Factors Engineering, Anthropometric Principles, Injury Profiling, Rail Car Component Parts
Abstract: This report presents: 1. A Human Factors Engineering Systems Analysis of the design of such parts as ladders, handholds, grabirons, brakewheels, brake platforms, etc., found on...
Report Number
FRA/ORD-82/03
Office
RRD