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10 Aug 2004

Safety Advisories

Addresses the importance of having clear safety and response procedures for use in the event of reports of railroad signal system problems

Subject Signal and Train Control

Keywords: Signal and Train Control; hazardous material; manually operated switch; switch points; gapped switch

Safety Advisory Number
2004-02

3 May 2004

Safety Advisories

Addresses recommended safety practices and reviews existing requirements for the protection of roadway workers from traffic on adjacent tracks and to heighten awareness to prevent the inadvertent fouling of track when on-track safety is not provided

Subject Rail and Infrastructure Integrity, Signal and Train Control, Track

Keywords: Track; roadway worker rule; adjacent tracks; large-scale; controlled track

Safety Advisory Number
2004-01

28 Jan 2004

Technical Reports

Evaluation of LED Signal Systems

Subject Grade Crossing Technology, Signal and Train Control

Keywords: LED signal systems

Abstract:

This study examined whether the visibility of LED warning signals for grade crossings was affected by supply voltage changes or the number of working LED elements. 

1 Jan 2003

Research Results

The Impact of Safety Rules Revisions on Safety Culture, Incident Rates, and Liability Claims in the U.S. Railroad Industry

Author
Michael Coplen

Subject Human Factors, Railroad Employees, Railroad Safety Information Management, Railroad Safety Program Management, Railroad Safety Technical Training Standards

Keywords: Railroad safety culture, safety rules revision, safety rules consolidation, compliance, FELA, Federal Employer’s Liability Act, incident rates, liability claims, lessons-learned

Report Number
RR03-03
Office
RDI-24

1 Aug 2002

Compliance Manuals

Title 49 CFR Part 234 Grade Crossing Signal System Safety Technical Manual

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Grade Crossings, Signal and Train Control

Abstract:

The purpose of these regulations is to provide for the safety of users of highway-rail grade crossings, including motor vehicle occupants, non-motorized vehicle users, and...

Discipline
Signal & Train Control