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3
May
2013
Policy and Guidance
Letter to BNSF: FRA Authority to Regulate Dual-Fuel Locomotives and Fuel Tenders
Subject
Hazardous Materials,
Locomotive Standards (Safety & Noise)
Keywords: locomotive, dual-fuel locomotive, Liquefied Natural Gas, portable tank, fuel tender, tender, LNG, alternative fuel, hazmat, hmr,
Abstract: A letter to BNSF providing overview of FRA authority to regulate dual-fuel locomotives and fuel tenders. Specifically, the letter clarifies that FRA regulations apply to dual-...
15
Jun
2010
Presentations
Cognitive Distraction & Attentional Error: Bringing Science to the Rail Industry
Subject
Human Factors,
Commuter
Keywords: CTIL; CTILWEB; Human Error; Situational Awareness; Distraction; Attention;
Abstract: Accidents in commuter rail operations point to the need for better understanding of the contributory role of operator distraction in rail safety. This presentation discusses need...
Presenter
Elsmore, George; Jamieson, Randy; Smilek, Daniel
Audience
APTA Rail Conference
Location
Boston, MA
United States
1
Jan
2010
Presentations
The Cab Technology Integration Lab: A Locomotive Simulator for Human Factors Research
Subject
High-Speed Passenger Rail,
Human Factors,
Accident Reduction,
Automation,
Commuter
Keywords: CTIL; CTILWEB; Safety; Research; Automation; Human-in-the-loop Testing; Human Factors Research; Human-computer interaction
Abstract: The paper describes a new human factors research capability for the US Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)—The Cab Technology Integration Laboratory (CTIL). The FRA sponsored...
Presenter
Jones, Michael; Plott, Christopher; Jones, Melvin; Olthoff, Thomas; Harris, Steven
Audience
Federal Railroad Administration
Location
Washington, DC
United States
1
Sep
2006
Technical Reports
Vibration Transmissibility Characteristics of Occupied Suspension Seats
Subject
Locomotive Standards (Safety & Noise)
Keywords: Human vibration
Abstract: A study was conducted to evaluate the transmissibility characteristics of occupied suspension seats in multi-axis vibration environments using locomotive seats. Exposures included...
Report Number
AFRL-HE-WP-TR-2006-0133
Office
RRD
1
Mar
2003
Technical Reports
Evaluation of Concepts for Locomotive Crew Egress
Subject
Locomotive Standards (Safety & Noise)
Keywords: Egress, Locomotive, Safety, Emergency rescue
Abstract: "This report presents the results of the first phase of a program to develop innovative concepts for a locomotive crew egress system. The program targeted rollover derailment...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-03/07
Office
RRD