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1 Sep 2006

Technical Reports

Highway Rail-Grade Crossing Safety Research: Railroad Infrastructure Trespassing Detection Systems Research

Author
Federal Railroad Administration; Marco P. daSilva; William Baron; Anya A. Carroll

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 2006

Research Results

Work Schedules and Sleep Patterns of Railroad Maintenance of Way Workers

Author
Dr. Thomas Raslear

Subject Fatigue Management, Human Factors, Sleep Disorders, Work Schedule & Sleep Patterns

Keywords: Maintenance of way worker, work schedule, fatigue, sleep pattern

Report Number
RR06-05.1
Office
RDI-24

1 Jan 2006

Research Results

Retroreflective Markings on Rail Cars

Author
Thomas Raslear

Subject Grade Crossing Technology, Human Factors

Keywords: Retroreflective Markings on Rail Cars

Abstract:

Drivers and transportation experts assessed the brightness, durability, and adhesiveness of retroreflective materials designed to improve the detectability of rail cars.

Report Number
RR06-20

1 Apr 2005

Research Results

Work Schedules and Sleep Patterns of Railroad Signalmen

Author
Dr. Thomas Raslear

Subject Human Factors, Sleep Disorders, Work Schedule & Sleep Patterns

Keywords: Work Schedules and Sleep Patterns of Railroad Signalmen

Report Number
RR05-04
Office
RDI-24

28 Jan 2004

Technical Reports

Evaluation of LED Signal Systems

Subject Grade Crossing Technology, Signal and Train Control

Keywords: LED signal systems

Abstract:

This study examined whether the visibility of LED warning signals for grade crossings was affected by supply voltage changes or the number of working LED elements.