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11 Aug 2020

Compliance Manuals

Signal & Train Control Compliance Manual

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Signal and Train Control

Abstract:

Part 233 Signal Reporting Requirements; Part 234 Grade Crossing Signal System Safety; Part 235 Instructions Governing Applications for Approval of a Discontinuance or Material...

Discipline
Signal & Train Control

2 Mar 2018

Reference Materials

Part 234 OJT Standards

Author
TTSD HPD

Subject Signal and Train Control

Keywords: signal and train control, training, part 243

2 Mar 2018

Reference Materials

STC-8 Standards for Processor Based Signal Systems

Author
TTSD HPD

Subject Signal and Train Control

Keywords: training

1 Jul 2017

Technical Reports

Recognition of Rail Car Retroreflective Patterns for Improving Nighttime Conspicuity

Author
Jordan Multer, Joseph Conti, and Thomas Sheridan

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

Keywords: Conspicuity, freight car, highway-railroad grade crossing, pattern recognition, recognition, reflectorization, retroreflective material, safety, signal detection theory, visibility, warning device

Abstract:

Researchers evaluated whether train-mounted reflector pattern designs help nighttime drivers recognize and avoid hitting trains at grade crossings.

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-00/07
Office
RRD

4 Apr 2014

Technical Reports

Effect of Dynamic Envelope Pavement Markings on Vehicle Driver Behavior at a Highway-Rail Grade Crossing

Author
Scott H Gabree, Ph.D., Stephanie Chase Ph.D., and Marco daSilva

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

Keywords: highway-rail, grade crossing, driver behavior, violations, enhancement, safety, signage, pavement markings, dynamic envelope

Abstract:

This study evaluated new high-visibility markings and signage designed to deter drivers from stopping on or immediately next to the track at a grade crossing. 

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-14/04
Office
RRD