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23
Jan
2018
Presentations
Autonomous Track Geometry Measurement System: Technical Development & Short Line Demonstration
Subject
Safety Performance Measures
Keywords: Track geometry inspection, autonomous, unmanned, ATGMS, autonomous track geometry measurement systems, track assessment
Abstract: What is Autonomous Inspection: The process of inspecting the track from revenue service trains using unattended instrumentation with minimal direct involvement. Autonomous...
Presenter
Federal Railroad Administration
Audience
Engineers, Railroad Industry Professionals, General Public
Location
Washington, DC
United States
30
Nov
2017
Presentations
Coordinating with Railroads and Utilities
Subject
Safety Performance Measures
Keywords: utilities, safety, agreements, right-of-way
Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration hosted the fourth annual FRA Rail Program Delivery Meeting - a 1.5-day conference for grantees, railroad representatives, federal oversight...
Presenter
Rob Ball; Marian Rule; Jonathan Seager; French Thompson
Audience
FRA HQ
Location
Washington, DC
United States
13
Mar
2013
Technical Reports
Rail Industry Job Analysis: Freight Conductor
Subject
Freight Operations,
Human Factors,
Safety Performance Measures
Keywords: Job analysis, job tasks, training assessment, freight conductor, safety-sensitive positions, knowledge, skills, abilities
Abstract: This document describes the results from a job analysis that was conducted for the position of Freight Conductor. Key aspects of the position were identified, including main tasks...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-13/11
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
1
Jun
2004
Technical Reports
Integrated Railway Remote Information Service
Subject
Safety Performance Measures
Keywords: Wayside Detection, Defect and Condition Monitoring, national Database, Safety Enhancements, Preventive adn Predictive Maintenance
Abstract: TTCI via the FRA was tasked by the Congress of the United States to demonstrate the feasibility of using and linking defect detector systems across North America to develop a...
Office
RRD