eLibrary Search
The FRA eLibrary contains all the documents that are found throughout the FRA Public Website. Multiple pages on the website may link to the same eLibrary item based on its set of metatdata.
Can I find All FRA Documents in the Library?
Some "documents" may not appear here for the following reasons:
- Document resides on an external site for the record of source, links to the document are provided in context but not in the library as FRA does not maintain this record. This document lives on another website.
- Document has not yet been assigned keywords.
- Document is historical and has been removed from library to avoid confusion with current publications.
- Document is public affairs & policy related, such as press releases, speeches, testimony, or fact sheet. These press-related documents can now be found in the FRA Newsroom.
- Document is related to rules and notices. This information can now be found on the Rulemakings search and the Notices search, respectively.
Technical Reports
Rail-Highway Crossing Resource Allocation Model
Keywords: Hazard Index; Accident Prediction, Benefit/Cost Ratio; Warning Device
Abstract: This report describes a procedure for optimizing the safety impact of grade crossing funding distribution, based on accident rates and cost effectiveness of warning...
Technical Reports
Grade Crossing Accident Injury Minimization Study
Keywords: crashworthiness
Abstract: This study identified and evaluated concepts for reducing injuries in grade crossing collisions. Promising concepts involved impact absorption, deflection, and braking. ...
Technical Reports
Laboratory Investigation of Lateral Track Shift
Keywords: Track Stiffness, Panel Stiffness, Tie Stiffness, Track Resistance
Abstract: This report describes test procedures and results of the AAR lateral track shift tests. The tests included static and dynamic lateral track loadings under various vertical loads,...
Technical Reports
Laboratory Investigation of Track Gauge Widening Characteristics
Keywords: Rail Deflection, Track Gauge Restraint, Rail Loads
Abstract: This report describes test procedures and results of the AAR track gauge widening tests. The tests included static and dynamic lateral rail loadings under various vertical and...
Technical Reports
Use of Automatically Acquired Track Geometry Data for Maintenance-of-Way Planning
Keywords: Instrumentation, Track Maintenance Planning, Track Geometry Indices
Abstract: This report covers a joint FRA/Rail Industry Program to develop maintenance planning techniques based on regularly-scheduled automated track-geometry-measurements and...