eLibrary Search
The FRA eLibrary contains all the documents that are found throughout the FRA Public Website. Multiple pages on the website may link to the same eLibrary item based on its set of metatdata.
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- Document resides on an external site for the record of source, links to the document are provided in context but not in the library as FRA does not maintain this record. This document lives on another website.
- Document has not yet been assigned keywords.
- Document is historical and has been removed from library to avoid confusion with current publications.
- Document is public affairs & policy related, such as press releases, speeches, testimony, or fact sheet. These press-related documents can now be found in the FRA Newsroom.
- Document is related to rules and notices. This information can now be found on the Rulemakings search and the Notices search, respectively.
Other Reports
SOFA 4th. Quarter Update
Keywords: SOFA
Abstract: Switching Fatality/Severe Injury update
Other Reports
SOFA 2016 3rd. Quarter Update
Keywords: SOFA
Abstract: Switching Fatality and Severe Injury Update
Research Results
The Federal Railroad Administration’s LiDAR-Based Automated Grade Crossing Survey System
Keywords: Grade crossing, high-profile grade crossing, humped grade crossing, LiDAR, automated, DOTX 218
Abstract: FRA equipped a track inspection vehicle with LiDAR sensors to identify grade crossings where lower-riding vehicles may become stuck due to large ground level changes.
Other Reports
SOFA 2016 2nd. Quarter Update
Keywords: SOFA
Abstract: Switching Fatality and Severe Injury Update
Technical Reports
The Use of Air Bags for Mitigating Grade Crossing and Trespass Accidents: Literature Review and Research Plan.
Keywords: Literature review, crash mitigation technology, locomotive airbag technologies, impact simulations
Abstract: Researchers reviewed state-of-the art advances in locomotive airbag technologies for potential use in reducing vehicle and pedestrian collisions.