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29
Mar
2019
Technical Reports
Railroad Implemented Countermeasures to Prevent Suicide: Review of Public Information
Subject
Grade Crossing and Trespass Outreach/Education,
Trespasser Programs
Keywords: Suicide, railroad, trespass, countermeasure, suicide prevention
Abstract: This report discusses 14 rail carriers' suicide prevention efforts. Partnership with suicide prevention group was one of the most common strategies.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-19/04
Office
RDI-24
1
Mar
2019
Research Results
Development of Railroad Trespass and Grade Crossing Training Aids Research
Subject
Trespasser Programs
Keywords: Trespassing, grade crossing, mobile app, railroad safety, education, outreach, training
Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration’s (FRA) Office of Research, Development and Technology (RD&T) sponsored the John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (Volpe...
Report Number
RR 19-05
Office
RDI-23
1
Oct
2018
Reports to Congress
National Strategy to Prevent Trespassing on Railroad Property
Subject
Trespasser Programs,
Accident Reduction,
Grade Crossings
Abstract: Trespassing on railroad property is the leading cause of all rail-related deaths in the United States. More people are struck and killed by trains each year while trespassing –...
10
Sep
2018
Technical Reports
Material and Manufacturing Requirements for Freeze-Thaw Durable Concrete Railroad Ties, Appendices A Through C
Subject
Testing
Keywords: Concrete consolidation, air void system, freeze-thaw durability, concrete crosstie
Abstract: Appendix A documents additional rheological data taken on concrete during vibration; while Appendix B depicts the measured and predicted temperature and relative humidity of...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-18/31
Office
RDI-21
5
Sep
2018
Technical Reports
Inspection of Concrete Ties Using Sonic/Ultrasonic Impact Velocity and Impact Echo Measurements
Subject
Testing
Keywords: Concrete, crossties, ties, Rayleigh waves, impact echo, impact velocity
Abstract: This report documents NDT Corporation’s development of a non-destructive system for inspecting the internal condition of concrete crossties using sonic/ultrasonic impact velocity...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-18/32
Office
RDI-21