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1 Nov 1996

Other Reports

A Comprehensive Study of Problems in the Old Metairie Railroad Corridor in Jefferson and Orleans Parishes in Louisiana- Volume II-Appendices

Author
Federal Railroad Administration; Ralph G. Kennedy, III; Dr. Robert A Lowrey; Dr. Wilbur A. Steger; Alan D. Bernstein

Subject Safety Advisories, Safety Regulatory Analysis, Safety Performance Measures

Keywords: Metairie Railroad corridor, Parishes, Louisiana

Abstract: New Orleans is a major railroad gateway interchange point, and many transportation planning decisions are being made affecting the region. The study examines a number of...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/RDV-97/01B
Office
RRD

1 Oct 1996

Reports to Congress

Enhancing Rail Safety Now and Into the 21st Century: The Federal Railroad Administration's Safety Program and Initiatives

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Safety Advisories, Safety Regulatory Analysis, Safety Performance Measures

Keywords: Safety, Safety programs, Safety initiatives, Rail Safety

Abstract: The report assesses the new safety program, known as the Safety Assurance and Compliance Program (SACP). This program complements correction of safety issues on a site-by-site...

1 Jul 1995

Research Results

Human performance and safety in highway, traffic, and ITS systems

Author
Transportation Research Board National Research Council

Subject Safety Performance Measures, Safety Regulatory Analysis

Keywords: safety, ITS, research, highway, traffic

Abstract:

The papers in this volume are evidence of the breadth of safety interests and research on highway and traffic systems. Advanced technology, particularly the role of humans in...

Report Number
1485
Office
RDI-24

1 May 1995

Reports to Congress

A Review of Amtrak's On-Time Performance

Subject Amtrak, Budget

Keywords: Performance, Amtrak, freight, carrier, trends

Abstract: ...The freight railroads have been responsive. Recent statistics suggest a reversal in declining on-time performance trends. In each of the last three quarters, system-wide on-...

1 Dec 1993

Technical Reports

Fire Safety of Passenger Trains: A Review of U.S. and Foreign Approaches

Author
Federal Railroad Administration; R.D. Peacock; R.W. Bukowski; W.J. Jones; P.A. Reneke; V. Babrauskas; J.E.Brown

Subject Safety Advisories, Safety Regulatory Analysis, Safety Performance Measures

Keywords: Fire safety, Passenger trains, Passenger rail, Railroad safety, Safety, High speed ground transportation, High speed rail, Large scale fire tests, Small scale fire tests, Fire test methods

Abstract: While the historical record has been very good and few serious passsenger train fires have occurred, minor incidents could develop into potentially life-threatening events. Fire...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-93/23
Office
RRD