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14
Oct
2016
Policy and Guidance
Type Approval (FRA-TA-2012-001) and System Certification for Amtrak's Incremental Train Control System
Subject
Positive Train Control,
Signal and Train Control
Keywords: PTCDP Type Approval
29
Sep
2016
Accident Investigations
HQ-2016-1160 (Finalized)
Subject
Accident Investigations,
Passenger Rail,
Positive Train Control
Keywords: Accident Investigations, Positive Train Control, PTC, New Jersey Transit
Abstract: On September 29, 2016, at approximately 8:38 a.m., EDT, eastbound New Jersey Transit (NJT) Train No. 1614 struck the bumper block located at the east-end of No. 5 station track,...
Accident Date
Accident Type
Obstruction Collision (OBS)
Railroad Name
New Jersey Transit Rail Operations
Location
Hoboken, NJ
United States
Accident Number
HQ-2016-1160
Investigation Status
Finalized
30
Aug
2016
Research Results
The Federal Railroad Administration’s LiDAR-Based Automated Grade Crossing Survey System
Subject
Grade Crossing Technology
Keywords: Grade crossing, high-profile grade crossing, humped grade crossing, LiDAR, automated, DOTX 218
Abstract: FRA equipped a track inspection vehicle with LiDAR sensors to identify grade crossings where lower-riding vehicles may become stuck due to large ground level changes.
Report Number
RR 16-36
Office
RDI-23
17
Aug
2016
Reports to Congress
Federal Railroad Administration Status Update on Positive Train Control Implementation
Subject
Positive Train Control,
Signal and Train Control
Keywords: PTC, Positive Train Control, Amtrak 188, Rail Safety, derailments
Abstract: The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) are providing this status update on railroads’ Positive Train Control (PTC)...
21
Jun
2016
Technical Reports
The Use of Air Bags for Mitigating Grade Crossing and Trespass Accidents: Literature Review and Research Plan.
Subject
Grade Crossing Technology
Keywords: Literature review, crash mitigation technology, locomotive airbag technologies, impact simulations
Abstract: Researchers reviewed state-of-the art advances in locomotive airbag technologies for potential use in reducing vehicle and pedestrian collisions.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-16/22
Office
RDI-22