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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
6
May
2004
Technical Reports
Initial Assessment of the Technical Feasibility and Potential Cost Savings of a Lower-cost Positive Train Control Activated Crossing
Subject
Safety Performance Measures
Keywords: Highway-Rail Intersection (HRI), North American Joint Positive Train Control (NAJPTC), Advanced Crossing Activation Capability
Abstract: The overall objective of this project was to improve safety at the HRIs. The approach used to achieve the objective was to (1) increase the proliferation of constant warning time...
Office
RRD
1
Apr
2004
Other Reports
Railroad Safety Statistics Annual Report 2002
Subject
Safety Performance Measures,
Accident Reduction
Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has established an ultimate goal of “Zero Tolerance” for railroad-related accidents, injuries and fatalities. In pursuit of that goal,...
Office
RRS
1
Jul
2003
Other Reports
Railroad Safety Statistics Annual Report 2001
Subject
Safety Performance Measures,
Accident Reduction
Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has established an ultimate goal of “Zero Tolerance” for railroad-related accidents, injuries and fatalities. In pursuit of that goal,...
Office
RRS
1
Dec
2001
Technical Reports
Intruder and Obstacle Detection Systems (IODS) for Railroads -1998 Requirements Workshop
Subject
Grade Crossing and Trespass Outreach/Education,
Safety Advisories,
Safety Performance Measures,
Safety Regulatory Analysis
Keywords: Railroad grade crossing safety, Critical infrastructure protection, Signal technology, Physical security, Railroad police, high speed rail
Abstract: At this workshop, industry participants and stakeholders discussed requirements for intruder and obstacle detection systems for rail tracks and grade crossings.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-01/13
Office
RRD