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Other Reports
Railroad Safety Statistics 2006 Annual Report
Abstract: The FRA’s Railroad Safety Statistics–Annual Report 2006 is intended as a resource for FRA’s safety partners. It is also intended as a general reference source for individuals and...
Other Reports
Railroad Safety Statistics 2005 Annual Report
Abstract: The FRA’s Railroad Safety Statistics – Annual Report 2003 is intended as a resource for the FRA’s safety partners. It is also intended as a general reference source for...
Compliance Manuals
Occupational Noise Exposure for Railroad Operating Employees 49 CFR Part 227 and Locomotive Cab Noise Standard 49 CFR Part 229.121
Keywords: Noise Compliance Manual
Abstract: This discipline-specific manual prescribes technical guidance to Federal and State Industrial Hygienists, Operating Practices and Motive Power & Equipment Inspectors and...
Technical Reports
Highway Rail-Grade Crossing Safety Research: Railroad Infrastructure Trespassing Detection Systems Research
Keywords: Right of way, Trespass detection, deterrent system, Railroad bridge, Security system, Motion detectors, Infrared illuminators, central processing units
Abstract: Researchers evaluated a prototype video-based trespassing prevention system that used an attendant to warn trespassers in real time and to contact police if necessary.
Research Results
Transportation Research Record Journal of the Transportation Research Board, No. 1922 : Safety
Keywords: old drivers, traffic law enforcement, truck and bus, motorcycles, school transportation