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1
Dec
2008
Research Results
Development of Rail Neutral Temperature Monitoring Device
Subject
Track,
Track/Train Interactions,
Tracks & Structures
Keywords: Rail Neutral Temperature Monitoring Device
Report Number
RR08-31
Office
RDI-21
1
Jul
2007
Technical Reports
The Impact of Participatory Safety Rules Revision on Incident Rates, Liability Claims, and Safety Culture in the U.S. Railroad Industry
Subject
Human Factors,
Safety Regulatory Analysis
Keywords: Railroad safety culture, safety rules revision, safety rules consolidation, compliance, Federal Employer’s Liability Act, FELA, incident rates, liability claims, lessons learned
Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration Human Factors Research and Development Program sponsored a lessons learned study to examine the impact of safety rules revision on safety...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-07/14
Office
RRD
1
Apr
2007
Research Results
Bridge Approaches and Track Stiffness
Subject
Bridge and Structures Safety,
Track,
Track/Train Interactions,
Tracks & Structures
Keywords: Bridge approach, track stiffness, track deflection, track modulus
Report Number
RR07-12
Office
RDI-21
1
Oct
2006
Research Results
An Integrated Track Stability Assessment and Monitoring System Using Site-Specific Geo-Technical/Spatial Parameters and Remote Sensing Technologies
Subject
Track,
Track/Train Interactions,
Tracks & Structures
Keywords: rack Stability Assessment and Monitoring System
Report Number
RR06-17
Office
RDI-21
1
Sep
2006
Technical Reports
Highway Rail-Grade Crossing Safety Research: Railroad Infrastructure Trespassing Detection Systems Research
Subject
Grade Crossing Technology,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings,
Safety Advisories,
Safety Performance Measures,
Safety Regulatory Analysis
Keywords: Right of way, Trespass detection, deterrent system, Railroad bridge, Security system, Motion detectors, Infrared illuminators, central processing units
Abstract: Researchers evaluated a prototype video-based trespassing prevention system that used an attendant to warn trespassers in real time and to contact police if necessary.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-06/03
Office
RDI-21