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30
Dec
2016
Policy and Guidance
FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION GUIDANCE FOR DEVELOPING AN ATMOSPHERE-SUPPLYING EMERGENCY ESCAPE BREATHING APPARATUS PROGRAM
Subject
Operating Practices,
Worker Protection,
Accident Reduction,
Program Evaluation
Abstract: This document provides guidance to railroads developing and implementing an atmosphere-supplying emergency escape breathing apparatus (EEBA) program to protect railroad employees...
11
May
2016
Research Results
Analysis of Grade Crossing Accidents Resulting in Injuries and Fatalities
Subject
Grade Crossing Modeling and Simulation
Keywords: Highway-rail grade crossings, railroad, crossings, accidents, injuries, fatalities, predictions, predictive model, human factors
Abstract: This report describes trends and correlations from an analysis of highway-rail grade crossing accidents between 2005 and 2014, which can be used in future predictive modeling...
Report Number
RR 16-10
Office
RDI-23
2
Feb
2015
Technical Reports
Using Signal Detection Theory to Understand Grade Crossing Warning Time and Motorist Stopping Behavior
Subject
Grade Crossing Modeling and Simulation,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Keywords: Highway-rail grade crossing; grade crossing safety; motorist behavior; motorist compliance; active crossings; signal detection theory; Using Signal Detection Theory to Understand Grade Crossing Warning Time and Motorist Stopping Behavior
Abstract: Researchers used signal detection theory to model how factors such as varied warning time durations may impact drivers' stopping behavior at grade crossings.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-15/02
Office
RDI-24
8
Jan
2014
Other Reports
Characterization of Locomotive Engineer Schedules
Subject
Human Factors,
Worker Protection,
Work Schedule & Sleep Patterns
Keywords: Characterization of Locomotive Engineer Schedules; work
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-14/01
Office
RRD
1
Jul
2012
Technical Reports
North Carolina “Sealed Corridor” Phase IV Assessment – Private Crossings
Subject
Accident Reduction,
Grade Crossing Modeling and Simulation,
High-Speed Passenger Rail,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Keywords: alternative safety measures, education and enforcement, highway-rail intersections, safety, video data, violation reduction, risk assessment, private crossings
Abstract: This report assesses Phase IV of North Carolina's Sealed Corridor program, which closed or added warning devices to 44 private crossings from 1990 to 2008.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-12/12
Office
RRD