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Sep
2017
Technical Reports
Measurement of Wheel Load Environment of AAR M-976 Approved Truck
Subject
Rolling Stock
Keywords: Rolling contact fatigue, wheel shelling, shakedown
Abstract: Measurement of Wheel Load Environment of AAR M-976 Approved Truck study (FRA Task Order 319) is the continuation of the Measurement of Wheel Load Environment of a 3-piece Truck...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-17/22
Office
RDI-22
26
May
2017
Research Results
Industry Survey of Bolsters and Side Frames Removed from Service
Subject
Best Practices,
Facilities & Test Equipment,
Rolling Stock
Keywords: Bolster, side frame, casting, survey, steel
Abstract: Transportation Technology Center, Inc. (TTCI) conducted an industry survey of defective bolsters and side frames removed from service. Scrapped components (approximately 70...
Report Number
RR 17-07
Office
RDI-22
25
May
2017
Technical Reports
2015 Right-of-Way Fatality and Trespass Prevention Workshop
Subject
Grade Crossing and Trespass Outreach/Education,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Keywords: FRA, railroads, light rail, transit, trespass, right-of-way
Abstract: Attendees developed recommendations to address pedestrian safety; outreach and education; technology and infrastructure; enforcement; and intentional deaths.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-17/06
Office
RDI-23
2
Mar
2016
Technical Reports
Law Enforcement Strategies for Preventing Rail Trespassing
Subject
Grade Crossing and Trespass Outreach/Education
Keywords: Railroading, trespassing, law enforcement strategies
Abstract: Researchers reviewed law enforcement methods that successfully prevent trespassing, including best practices, strategies, and data findings.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-16/02
Office
RRD
4
Dec
2015
Research Results
2015 ROW Fatality & Trespass Prevention Workshop
Subject
Grade Crossing and Trespass Outreach/Education
Keywords: Right of Way Fatalities, Right of Way Trespass, Workshop, Charlotte, North Carolina
Abstract: Workshop participants highlighted best practices, technical developments, law enforcement, and public education and outreach strategies for reducing tresspassing.
Report Number
RR 15-42
Office
RDI-23