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Feb
2012
Technical Reports
PTC 220 MHz Radio: ITCR Closed Track Test 1 Test Report
Subject
Positive Train Control,
Signal and Train Control,
Grants & Financial Assistance
Keywords: Railroad Safety Technology Grant
Abstract: The first phase of closed track testing, referred to as CTT 1, of the PTC communication system entailed the installation and operation of the PTC communication system at the...
Report Number
00002467-A
Office
RRS
23
Jun
2011
Technical Reports
PTC 220 MHz Radio: BNSF Locomotive GE Dash-9 Locomotive Final Intermodulation Test Report
Subject
Positive Train Control,
Signal and Train Control,
Grants & Financial Assistance
Keywords: Railraod Safety Technology Grants
Abstract: During several testing sessions from May 12 to June 3, 2011, information was gathered on potential sources of intermodulation from on-board and external radio transmitters. No...
Report Number
00002520-A
Office
RRS
1
Jul
2010
Technical Reports
Low-Cost Warning Device Industry Assessment
Subject
Grade Crossing Technology,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Keywords: Highway-rail, grade crossing; low cost warning device; railroad safety
Abstract: Researchers assessed available low-cost warning devices for passive rail grade crossings and proposed recommendations for use in the U.S.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-10/06
Office
RRD
1
Jun
2010
Research Results
Use of Traffic Channelization Devices at Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Subject
Grade Crossing Technology,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Keywords: Traffic channelization devices, median barriers, highway-rail grade crossings, railroad safety
Abstract: Researchers summarized the use of channelization devices (barriers that physically separate lanes) as a cost-effective way to reduce violations at grade crossings.
Report Number
RR10-03
Office
RDI-23
1
Oct
2009
Technical Reports
Illinois High-Speed Rail Four-Quadrant Gate Reliability Assessment
Subject
Grade Crossing Technology,
High-Speed Passenger Rail
Keywords: Four Quadrant Gate; highway-rail intersection; accident reduction; alternative safety measures; safety; reliability assessment; high speed rail; signaling/control technologies; vehicle detection; inductive loops
Abstract: This study assesses the reliability of four-quadrant gates and vehicle detection equipment for a future high-speed rail corridor between Chicago and St. Louis.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-09/19
Office
RDI-20