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1 Jul 2002

Research Results

A Preliminary Examination of Railroad Dispatcher Workload, Stress, and Fatigue

Author
Dr. Thomas Raslear

Subject Fatigue Management, Human Factors, Sleep Disorders, Work Schedule & Sleep Patterns

Keywords: railroad dispatcher, workload, stress, fatigue

Report Number
RR02-02
Office
RDI-24

1 May 1998

Technical Reports

Interim Report: Screening Tests of Alternative Grade Crossing Detection Technologies

Author
Richard P. Reiff

Subject Grade Crossing Modeling and Simulation, Highway-Rail Grade Crossings

Keywords: TTC, Transportation Test Center, Enhanced Track Circuits, Non-Contact Sensors

Abstract:

This report assesses grade crossing warning alternatives, such as enhanced circuits and non-contact sensors, that did not rely on track circuits to detect trains.

Office
RRD

1 Jul 1997

Technical Reports

The Effects of Work Schedule on Train Handling Performance and Sleep of Locomotive Engineers: A Simulator Study.

Author
Thomas, G., Raslear, T., & Kuehn, G.

Subject Human Factors, Sleep Disorders, Work Schedule & Sleep Patterns

Keywords: locomotive engineers; fatigue; work schedules, hours of service; sleep, RALES simulator; work performance; train-handling; alertness; ciradian rythms, safety

Abstract: Current Federal regulations governing Hours of Service for locomotive engineers allow work schedules that have backwards rotating shift start times. Locomotive engineers who work...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-97/09
Office
RDI-20

1 Sep 1996

Technical Reports

Locomotive Engineer's Activity Diary

Author
Pollard, J.

Subject Human Factors, Work Schedule & Sleep Patterns

Keywords: railroad; engineers; fatigue; alertness; hours of work; hours of service

Abstract:

About 200 freight engineers working on several major railroads completed a 14-day diary recording such data as: the demographic characteristics of the participants; how much...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/RRP-96/02
Office
RRD

1 Apr 1995

Technical Reports

Nationwide Study of Train Whistle Bans

Author
FRA

Subject Grade Crossing Modeling and Simulation, Highway-Rail Grade Crossings, Train Horn Noise

Keywords: Guidance on the Quiet Zone Creation Process

Abstract:

A national study examined the accident histories of grade crossings with whistle bans. Findings suggest that whistle bans increase the risk of accidents at crossings.

Office
RRS