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3 May 2000

Other Reports

A Presentation of 9 Aspect Cab Signal System and Advanced Civil Speed Enforcement System in the Northeast Corridor Territory

Author
National Railroad Passenger Corporation

Subject Signal and Train Control

Keywords: NEC, Railroad Technology, Rail Safety

Abstract:

This document contains the presentation slides by the National Railroad Passenger Corporation on the 9 Aspect Cab Signal and the Advanced Civil Speed Enforcement System.

Office
RRD

1 May 2000

Other Reports

Optimizing Train Performance through Advanced Planning and Integrated Data Recording Systems

Author
Transportation Safety Research Alliance

Subject Signal and Train Control

Keywords: Optimizing Traffic Planner, Central Traffic Control, Planning Engine

Abstract: This Final Report to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) presents an summary of the work conducted under FRA Grant, DTFRDV-99-G-60017, by Union Switch & Signal (US&S...

Report Number
DTFRDV-99-G-60017
Office
RRD

16 Aug 1999

Technical Bulletins

Clarification of Application, Interpretation and Enforcement of 49 CFR Sections 234.213, 236.2, 234.249 and 236.107

Author
Office of Railroad Safety

Subject Signal and Train Control

Bulletin Number
S-99-03
Discipline
Signal and Train Control

16 Aug 1999

Technical Bulletins

The S&TC Technical Resolution Committee meeting in Omaha, Nebraska the week of August 16,1999, acted on a request for clarification of the application of 49 CFR Section 236.407... route can be changed through the use of a hand-operated switch

Author
Office of Railroad Safety

Subject Signal and Train Control

Bulletin Number
S-99-04
Discipline
Signal and Train Control

1 Jan 1999

Technical Reports

Railroad Horn Systems Research

Author
Federal Railroad Administration, Amanda S. Rapoza, Thomas G. Raslear,* and Edward J. Rickley

Subject Grade Crossing Technology, Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems, Highway-Rail Grade Crossings, Human Factors, Signal and Train Control

Keywords: audible warning devices; community noise; highway-rail grade crossings; horns signal

Abstract:

Researchers addressed the effectiveness of railroad horn systems in reducing grade crossing accidents and discussed their impact on community noise.

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-99/10
Office
RRD