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30
Sep
2008
Other Reports
FY2008 Capital Assistance to States - Welded Rail Installation, Hiawatha Route
Subject
Grants & Financial Assistance
Keywords: Welded Rail Installation, Hiawatha Route
Abstract: Capital Assistance to States–Intercity Passenger Rail Service Program - September 2008 Award Announcements
Office
RRD
1
Jul
2007
Research Results
Alerting Lights on Locomotives
Subject
Grade Crossing Technology,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings,
Human Factors
Keywords: Alerting lights, human perception and recognition research, locomotive, grade crossing, auxiliary light system
Abstract: Researchers examined whether locomotive alerting lights and patterns were effective at helping people recognize oncoming trains.
Report Number
RR07-17
Office
RDI-24
1
Jun
2007
Research Results
Feasibility Studies of Integrating Intelligent Transportation Systems and Positive Train Control Technologies at Highway-Rail Intersections
Subject
Grade Crossing Technology,
Human Factors
Keywords: Vehicle proximity alert systems, VPAS, intelligent transportation system, ITS User Service 30, highway-rail intersection, positive train control
Abstract: This study examined the safety benefits of new intelligent transportation systems technologies, including vehicle proximity alerting systems, for use at grade crossings....
Report Number
RR07-20
Office
RDI-24
1
Apr
2007
Research Results
Signal Shunting Performance Related to Application of Wayside-Based Top of Rail Friction Control Materials
Subject
Grade Crossing Technology,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Keywords: TOR applicator, friction control materials
Abstract: This study examined whether a top-of-rail friction control system impacted track circuits or signaling systems at grade crossings.
Report Number
RR07-13
Office
RDI-23
1
Mar
2007
Technical Reports
Evaluation of the School Street Four-Quadrant Gate/In-Cab Signaling Grade Crossing System
Subject
Grade Crossing Technology,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Keywords: Four-quadrant gates, highway-railroad grade crossings, high-speed rail, railroad,
Abstract: This study evaluated the safety benefits and performance of a four-quadrant gate and obstruction detection system at a grade crossing.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-07/09
Office
RRD