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Research Results
Fatal Trespasser Strikes in the United States: 2012-2017
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...
Research Results
Trespasser Intent Determination and Evaluation (TIDE) Criteria
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....
Technical Reports
Teamwork in Railroad Operations and Implications for New Technology
Keywords: Human factors, cognitive task analysis, locomotive engineer, conductor, dispatcher, roadway worker, displays, Positive Train Control, PTC, teamwork, human system integration, HSI, safety
Abstract: This report examines teamwork processes that contribute to railroad operation safety. It integrates findings from previously conducted Cognitive Task Analyses (CTAs) that...
Technical Reports
Human Factors Evaluation of an Experimental Locomotive Engineer Crewstation
Keywords: Cab Technology Integration Laboratory, CTIL, experimental crewstation, integrated controls, operator performance, safety, technology, prototyping, human factors standards, usability testing, standing operation
Abstract: A human factors evaluation of an experimental engineer control system was conducted by the Volpe Center using a locomotive research simulator—the Federal Railroad...
Technical Reports
Monitoring Engineer Fatigue (MEFA)
Keywords: MEFA, engineer fatigue, monitoring, CTIL, Volpe, eye tracking
Abstract: Aurora Flight Sciences, under contract to the Federal Railroad Administration, studied the feasibility of autonomously monitoring and combating train engineer fatigue. This...