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1 May 1995

Reports to Congress

A Review of Amtrak's On-Time Performance

Subject Amtrak, Budget

Keywords: Performance, Amtrak, freight, carrier, trends

Abstract: ...The freight railroads have been responsive. Recent statistics suggest a reversal in declining on-time performance trends. In each of the last three quarters, system-wide on-...

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

1 Jan 1993

Other Reports

Small Railroad Investment Goals and Financial Options

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Budget

Keywords: Economic Analysis, Risk Analysis, Loans

Abstract: Small railroads appear to face some unique problems and difficulties securing financing. According to the banking industry, it takes an inordinate amount of work to prepare a...

Office
RRD

1 Sep 1982

Technical Reports

Summary of the Department of Transportation Rail-Highway Crossing Accident Prediction Formulas and Resource Allocation Model

Author
R. Coulombre, J. Poage, E. Farr, J. Hitz

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

Keywords: cost benefit

Abstract:

This report describes a procedure for optimizing the safety impact of grade crossing funding distribution, based on accident rates and  cost effectiveness of warning...

Report Number
DOT-TSC-FRA-82-l
Office
RRD

1 Apr 1981

Technical Reports

Rail-Highway Crossing Resource Allocation Model

Author
E.H. Farr

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

Keywords: Hazard Index; Accident Prediction, Benefit/Cost Ratio; Warning Device

Abstract:

This report describes a procedure for optimizing the safety impact of grade crossing funding distribution, based on accident rates and  cost effectiveness of warning...

Report Number
FRA-RRS-81-001
Office
RRS