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28
Apr
2021
Research Results
Trespass Prevention Research Study – Worcester, MA
Subject
Grade Crossing and Trespass Outreach/Education,
Trespass Countermeasures,
Trespasser Programs
Keywords: Railroad trespassing, trespass prevention, right-of-way trespass, railroad safety, stakeholder engagement
Abstract: This report shows the benefits of, document the lessons learned from, and provide recommendations for the implementation and evaluation of trespass prevention strategies.
Report Number
RR 21-08
Office
RDI-23
28
Jan
2021
Presentations
Human Error Potential in Human-Automation Interaction: Investigations of Performance in the Locomotive Cab
Subject
Automation,
Human Factors,
Positive Train Control,
Train Control
Keywords: HF; Operator Performance; human performance; Cab Technology Integration Lab; CTIL; simulation; simulator; human-in-the-loop; PTC; Trip Optimizer; TO; workload
Abstract: The study was a simulator-based human-in-the-loop investigation of human-automation interaction, specifically with Positive Train Control (PTC) and Trip Optimizer (TO) systems...
19
Oct
2020
Technical Reports
Law Enforcement Strategies for Reducing Trespassing – Pilot Program
Subject
Trespasser Programs
Keywords: FRA, railroads, law enforcement, trespass, right-of-way
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-20/44
Office
RDI-23
4
Sep
2020
Technical Reports
Trespass Risk in Quiet Zones
Subject
Trespass Countermeasures,
Trespasser Programs
Keywords: FRA, railroads, light rail, transit, trespass, right-of-way, quiet zone
Abstract: FRA sponsored a before-and-after research project looking at the risk of trespassing in quiet zones.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-20/37
Office
RDI-23
6
Mar
2020
Technical Reports
Positive Train Location End-of-Train Final Report
Subject
Train Control
Keywords: Positive Train Location, PTL, end-of-train device, ETD, End of Train, EOT, Head of Train, HOT, Positive Train Control, PTC, Global Navigation Satellite System, GNSS, Global Positioning System, GPS
Abstract: The overall goal of the Positive Train Location (PTL) end-of-train (EOT) project was to build on the successes of the PTL Phase II project and further refine the use cases,...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-20/11
Office
RDI-23