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1
Dec
2009
Technical Reports
An Independent Evaluation of the Switching Operations Fatality Analysis 2010 Working Group's Processes
Subject
Signal and Train Control,
Switching Operations
Keywords: Evaluation, SOFA, Fatality, Rail
Abstract: The Switching Operations Fatality Analysis (SOFA) Working Group was formed to analyze the factors contributing to fatalities in switching operations. The 2010 Working Group...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-09/23
Office
RRD
10
Apr
2009
Other Reports
Research, Validation, and Normalization of Railroad Operational Data
Subject
Remote Control Locomotive Operations,
Switching Operations
Keywords: data integrity
Abstract: TEl Innovative Solutions (TEl) approached this research project as a two-part assignment. The first part was to determine what sources the FRA could use to validate the integrity...
Office
RRS
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
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
28
Aug
2004
Conference & Workshop
Findings and Recommendations of the SOFA Working Group, 08/2004
Subject
Operating Practices,
Switching Operations
Keywords: SOFA recommendations
Location
United States