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Sep
2024
Technical Reports
Railroad Artificial Intelligence Intruder Learning System (RAIILS)
Subject
Research,
Communications,
Train Control
Keywords: Artificial intelligence, AI, machine learning, railroad, crossing, security, UAV, UAS, drone, automated
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-24/38
Office
RDI-23
19
Sep
2024
Technical Reports
Positive Train Control Communication Failures and Their Impacts: Case Study Using Generalized Train Movement Simulator
Subject
Research,
Communications,
Train Control
Keywords: PTC; GTMS; rail system simulation
Abstract: Railroads with Positive Train Control (PTC) are experiencing increased delays due to communication failures and outages, during which trains are compelled to move at slower...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-24/39
Office
RDI-23
19
Sep
2024
Technical Reports
LiDAR Grade Crossing Data Collection and Storage Services for High Profile Grade Crossings
Subject
Research,
Communications,
Train Control
Keywords: LIDAR; GRADE CROSSING; MOTORIST SAFETY; ATIP
Abstract: This report summarizes work performed to improve identification of high-profile grade crossings throughout the nation’s railway network. In May 2019 two rail survey vehicles...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-24/40
Office
RDI-23
5
Sep
2024
Technical Reports
Evaluation of Modern Locomotive Crashworthiness Performance
Subject
Crashworthiness - Passenger Equipment
Keywords: FRA, AAR, NTSB, 49 CFR Part 229, S-580, crashworthiness, modern locomotive, collision, finite element model, finite element analysis
Abstract: The goal of this project is to assess crew safety of existing locomotive crashworthiness requirements using existing modern freight locomotive crash data analyses and...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-24/35
Office
RDI-22
5
Aug
2024
Reports
Relationship of Inspection Methods to Ballast Degradation Models: Phase II
Subject
Tracks & Structures
Keywords: Ballast; settlement; mud pumping; fouling index; forecasting; track inspection; track modulus; track; Railway Track Lifecycle Model; RTLM
Abstract:
This report is a follow on of the first phase of a Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)-sponsored project to evaluate lateral ballast behavior and how mechanics-based track...