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23
Jul
2018
Technical Reports
Characteristics of Trespassing Incidents in the United States (2012-2014)
Subject
Grade Crossing Modeling and Simulation,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Keywords: Suicide, trespass, railroad, countermeasure, fatalities, grade crossing
Abstract: This study examined rail trespass and suicide incidents from 2012 to 2014, including data on location, time, and characteristics of the individual.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-18/24
Office
RDI-24
29
Sep
2017
Technical Reports
A Survey of Wheel/Rail Friction
Subject
Track,
Tracks & Structures,
Track/Train Interactions
Keywords: Friction, friction management, lubrication, vehicle-track interaction, wheel-rail interaction v
Abstract: Friction has a huge influence on the vehicle/track interaction and yet it remains poorly understood, its consideration an afterthought in many simulation activities. This survey...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-17/21
Office
RDI-21
11
May
2017
Technical Reports
In-Depth Data Analysis of Grade Crossing Accidents Resulting in Injuries and Fatalities
Subject
Grade Crossing Modeling and Simulation
Keywords: : Grade crossing, warning device, average annual daily traffic, Federal Highway Administration, Federal Railroad Administration, vehicle miles traveled, freight train miles, fatality analysis reporting system
Abstract: This project analyzed grade crossing incident and crossing inventory databases to identify factors contributing to highway-rail grade crossing accidents.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-17/04
Office
RDI-23
3
Feb
2017
Accident Investigations
HQ-2017-1184 (Finalized)
Subject
Accident Investigations,
Tracks & Structures
Keywords: Accident Investigations, Union Pacific
Abstract: On February 3, 2017, at approximately 8:55 p.m., CST, southbound Union Pacific Railroad (UP) Coal Train CWTCL9-01, with 2 lead locomotives, 2 distributed power locomotives at the...
Accident Date
Accident Type
Derailment (DRM)
Railroad Name
Union Pacific Railroad Company (UP)
Location
Hearne, TX
United States
Accident Number
HQ-2017-1184
Investigation Status
Finalized
27
Jan
2017
Presentations
2016 FRA Rail Program Delivery: FRA Methods and Approaches in Environmental Analysis and Critical NEPA Procedures
Subject
Tracks & Structures,
Grants & Financial Assistance
Keywords: NEPA Procedures
Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration hosted the third FRA Rail Program Delivery Meeting—a 2.5-day conference for grantees, railroad representatives, federal oversight contractors,...
Presenter
Jamie Maughan, Travis Mast
Audience
FRA HQ
Location
Washington, DC
United States