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30
Nov
2016
Technical Reports
Reducing Major Rule Violations in Commuter Rail Operations: Distraction and Its Mitigation with Sustained Attention Training
Subject
Human Factors
Keywords: CTILWEB, Attention; commuter rail; distraction; locomotive engineers; rule violations; training
Abstract: : Transportation Services conducted two experiments in the Cab Technology Integration Laboratory (CTIL) using animated operating scenarios that were designed to simulate elements...
Report Number
DOT/ORD/FRA-16/36
Office
RDI-24
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
2
Mar
2016
Other Reports
Section 610 Periodic Review of Railroad Accidents/Incidents: Reports Classification and Investigations (49 CFR Part 225)
Subject
Accident Investigations,
Best Practices
Keywords: economic impact
Abstract: The purpose of this document is to provide information and further details on the determination of the economic impact on small entities of 49 CFR Part 225, Railroad Accidents/...
Office
RRS
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