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7
Aug
2015
Reports to Congress
Report to Congress on the Status of Positive Train Control Implementation
Subject
Positive Train Control
Keywords: Congress, status report, Positive Train Control, PTC,
Abstract: DOT and FRA are providing this Status Report to the House and Senate Appropriations Committees pursuant to the House Appropriations Transportation, Housing and Urban Development,...
23
Jul
2015
Other Reports
Positive Train Control for Heavy Haul Operations
Subject
Positive Train Control
Keywords: Train Control, Positive Train Control
Abstract: Positive Train Control offers many safety and operational features that are designed to significantly enhance system reliability and network efficiency for heavy haul rail...
Office
RRD
12
Jun
2015
Technical Reports
PTC Test Bed Upgrades to Provide ACSES Testing Support Capabilities at Transportation Technology Center
Subject
Positive Train Control
Keywords: Advanced Civil Speed Enforcement System (ACSES); Positive Train Control (PTC); Positive Train Stops (PTS); Permanent Speed Restriction (PSR); Temporary Speed Restriction (TSR); ACSES; PTC; PTS; PSR; TSR
Abstract: FRA Task Order 314 upgraded the Positive Train Control (PTC) Test Bed at the Transportation Technology Center to support testing of PTC systems, components, and related equipment...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-15/22
Office
RDI-23
2
Jun
2015
Research Results
Low Ground Clearance Vehicle Detection and Warning
Subject
Grade Crossing Technology
Keywords: Low Ground Clearance Vehicle Detection and Warning; Ground Clearance Vehicle; Grade Crossing; Hang Up; Sensing; Interference Boundary; Active Detection; Advance Warning
Abstract: This study assessed the practicality of a system that would measure road surface levels at grade crossings to identify areas where lower-riding vehicles could get stuck....
Report Number
RR 15-18
Office
RDI-23
21
May
2015
Technical Reports
Highway-Rail Intersection Crash Taxonomy for Connected Vehicle Safety Research
Subject
Grade Crossing Technology,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Keywords: Highway-Rail Intersection Crash Taxonomy for Connected Vehicle Safety Research; highway-rail intersection; HRI; highway-rail grade crossing; grade crossing; taxonomy; connected vehicle; vehicle-to-infrastructure; vehicle-to-vehicle
Abstract: Researchers examined the frequency, severity, and costs of grade crossing accidents from 2008-2012 and determined that connected vehicle technology may help prevent crashes....
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-15/14
Office
RDI-23