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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
26
Aug
2013
Policy and Guidance
Obtaining FRA Approval for Testing Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Locomotives and Tenders
Subject
Hazardous Materials,
Locomotive Standards (Safety & Noise)
Keywords: compressed natural gas, liquefied natural gas, locomotive, tender, test, approval, fuel tender, alternative fuel
Abstract: A letter to the AAR, ASLRRA, and the American Public Transportation Association. The letter provides an overview of FRA authority to regulate LNG and CNG locomotives and tenders...
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-...
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