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22
May
2015
Technical Reports
Track and Track-Side Video Survey Technology Development
Subject
Track
Keywords: Track and Track-Side Video Survey Technology Development; Railroad; track; video survey; Egomotion; Global Positioning System
Abstract: Researchers at HiDef/Createc have completed prototype development and testing of a novel railroad track video surveying technology called Track and Track-Side Video Survey (TTVS...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-15/15
Office
RDI-21
8
May
2015
Other Reports
From Research to Rulemaking in the Federal Railroad Administration
Subject
Accident Reduction
Keywords: Research and development; R&D; risk reduction; railroad safety; regulations; safety culture; Tank Car Structural Integrity; Rail Joint Bar Inspection; Employee-in-Charge Portable Remote Terminal; system safety; rulemaking; enforcement
Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration’s (FRA) research and development program provides the engineering and scientific foundation for rail rulemaking and enforcement in the United...
Office
RDI-20
16
Apr
2015
Reference Materials
Notice of Funding Availability - Grade Crossings, Positive Train Control, and Passenger Rail Corridor Plans
Subject
Positive Train Control,
Accident Reduction,
Budget,
Grants & Financial Assistance,
Capital Planning
Keywords: NOFA; notice of funding availability; PTC; Positive Train Control; Grade Crossings; Passenger Rail; Passenger Rail Corridor Plans
Abstract: Notice of Funding Avialability (NOFA) - Selected Interciity Passenger Rail Grade Crossing Improvements, Positive Train Control Implementation Projects and Passenger Rail Corridor...
11
Jan
2015
Presentations
2015 TRB R&D Quad Charts
Subject
Human Factors,
Rolling Stock,
Signal and Train Control,
Track
Keywords: quad charts; Research and Development; TRB
Presenter
FRA Office of Research and Development
Location
Washington, DC
United States
25
Jul
2014
Technical Reports
Evaluation of Wheel/Rail Contact Mechanics: Concepts Report
Subject
Track,
Tracks & Structures,
Track/Train Interactions
Keywords: Roller Rig, Wheel-Rail Contact Mechanics, Rail Vehicle Dynamics, Contact Patch Dynamics, Wheel Forces and Moments
Abstract: A need exists for a new test rig design with advanced sensing technologies that will allow the railroad industry and regulatory agencies to better understand the wheel-rail...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-14/28
Office
RDI-21