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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 –...
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
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
1
Mar
2017
Technical Reports
Reporting of Suicide and Trespass Incidents by Online Media in the United States
Subject
Trespasser Programs
Keywords: : Railroad, suicide, trespass, media, reporting, suicide contagion, Werther effect
Abstract: : The reporting of a suicide death in the media has the potential to increase imitative suicide attempts for vulnerable individuals who read the article, a phenomenon known as...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-17/02
Office
RDI-24