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28 Nov 1999

Other Reports

Reliance and Distraction Effects in PTC Automation

Author
T.B. Sheridan (MIT), F.C. Gamst (Univ. of Mass. Boston), and R.A. Harvey (BLE)

Subject Human Factors, Positive Train Control

Keywords: Reliance and Distraction Effects in PTC Automation

Office
RRD

1 Nov 1999

Technical Reports

The Aerodynamic Effects of High-Speed Trains on People and Property at Stations in the Northeast Corridor

Author
Federal Railroad Administration; Sam Liao, Paul Mosier, William Kennedy, David Andrus

Subject High-Speed Passenger Rail, Safety Advisories, Safety Regulatory Analysis, Safety Performance Measures

Keywords: Northeast corridor, Computational fluid dynamics, Acela, Acela trainset, aerodynamics, FLUENT

Abstract: This report presents the results of a study to evaluate the aerodynamic (air velocity and pressure) effects of the new high-speed trains on the safety and comfort of people and...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-99/12
Office
RRD

8 Sep 1999

Other Reports

Implementation of Positive Train Control: Report to the Federal Railroad Administrator

Author
Railroad Safety Advisory Committee

Subject Positive Train Control

Keywords: Forecasted Railroad Traffic, PTC Operations, Rail Safety

Abstract: This Report of the Railroad Safety Advisory Committee (RSAC) describes the status of efforts to develop, test, demonstrate and deploy Positive Train Control (PTC) systems and...

Office
RRD

1 Jul 1999

Other Reports

Railroad Safety Statistics Annual Report 1998

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Accident Reduction, Safety Performance Measures

Abstract:

An evaluation of railroad safety statistics for the year 1998. The evaluation includes: overview of accidents/incidents, summary of 1998 accidents/incidents, casualty reporting...

Office
RRS

1 Sep 1998

Other Reports

Railroad Safety Statistics Annual Report 1997

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Safety Performance Measures, Accident Reduction

Keywords: Rail Safety, Rail-related Accidents, Trend Lines, Safety Performance, Annual Report

Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration's Railroad Safety Statistics - Annual Report is intended as a resource for the FRA's safety partners and other entities who play a primary role...

Office
RRS