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1
Jan
2001
Other Reports
Office of Rail Safety Research
Subject
Safety Regulatory Analysis
Keywords: R&D, Mission Statement, Organization Structure
Abstract: [From the Introduction] The third R&D office, which was created under the reorganization, is the Office of Rail Safety Research. Its mission is to plan, sponsor, and...
Office
RRD
1
Dec
1999
Technical Reports
Assessment of Potential Aerodynamic Effects on Personnel and Equipment in Proximity to High Speed Train Operations: Safety of High-Speed Ground Transportation Systems
Subject
Safety Advisories,
Safety Regulatory Analysis,
Safety Performance Measures
Keywords: Aerodynamic; Train interaction; Aerodynamics; High speed ground transportation; High speed rail; Human comfort; Passing trains; Safety; Window glazing
Abstract: Amtrak is planning to provide high-speed passenger train service at speeds significantly higher than their current top speed of 125 mph, and with these higher speeds, there are...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-99/11
Office
RRD
1
Nov
1999
Technical Reports
The Aerodynamic Effects of High-Speed Trains on People and Property at Stations in the Northeast Corridor
Subject
High-Speed Passenger Rail,
Safety Advisories,
Safety Regulatory Analysis,
Safety Performance Measures
Keywords: Northeast corridor, Computational fluid dynamics, Acela, Acela trainset, aerodynamics, FLUENT
Abstract: This report presents the results of a study to evaluate the aerodynamic (air velocity and pressure) effects of the new high-speed trains on the safety and comfort of people and...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-99/12
Office
RRD
1
Oct
1999
Technical Reports
Compliance with Railroad Operating Rules and Corporate Culture Influences - Results of a Focus Group and Structured Interviews
Subject
Human Factors,
Railroad Employees
Keywords: railroad operating rules, compliance, culture
Abstract: A focus group was held at the November 11, 1996 meeting of the Operating Rules Association of North American Railroads to discuss the general issue of compliance and operating...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-99/09
Office
RRD
1
Jan
1999
Technical Reports
Railroad Safety and Public Policy
Subject
Safety Regulatory Analysis
Keywords: Safety, Trespassing, Grade Crossing Collisions, Occupational Injuries, Operational Accidents
Abstract: This paper discusses the safety challenges faced by railroads in the United States. It discusses and evaluates public policy dealing with trespassing, grade crossing collisions,...