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29
Nov
2018
Technical Reports
Evaluation of Fiber Optic Broken Rail Detection Systems
Subject
Fiber Optic
Keywords: Broken rail detection evaluation, fiber optic, Distributed Acoustic Sensing, DAS, track circuits
Abstract: Transportation Technology Center, Inc. (TTCI) conducted a baseline fiber optic broken rail detection evaluation on the High Tonnage Loop (HTL). Three different Distributed...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-18/37
Office
RDI-23
20
Jul
2018
Technical Reports
Fiber Optic Availability and Opportunity Analysis for North American Railroads
Subject
Fiber Optic
Keywords: Fiber Optic Acoustic Detection, FOAD, North American railroads, safety improvements, Wayside Detection, Railroad Cost Benefits
Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) sponsored an evaluation conducted by Transportation Technology Center, Inc. (TTCI) regarding the opportunity and availability to use...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-18/23
Office
RDI-23
31
May
2016
Policy and Guidance
Benefit-Cost Analysis Guidance for Rail Projects
Subject
Railroad Safety Program Management
Keywords: Benefit-Cost Analysis Guidance for Rail Projects
Abstract: This guidance document is intended to provide a consistent approach for completing a benefit-cost analysis (BCA) for passenger and freight rail project proposals. The systematic...
1
Sep
2010
Policy and Guidance
Order - FRA 1100.14G, Railroad Safety Board
Subject
Railroad Safety Program Management
Keywords: Railroad Safety Board
Abstract: This Order delegates decisional powers and describes internal agency procedures with respect to disposition of waivers, exemptions, block signal applications, and other special...
3
Mar
2009