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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
May
2010
Technical Reports
The Northeast Corridor Infrastructure Master Plan
Subject
Evaluation
Keywords: Northeast Corridor, Infrastructure Master Plan, Trip-Time Improvements, Expanded Service, Freight Service Plans
Abstract: The Northeast Corridor (NEC) Infrastructure Master Plan is the result of a precedent-setting region-wide collaboration among 12 Northeast states and the District of Columbia,...
Office
RRD
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
1
Apr
2009
Technical Reports
Quasi-Static Test on a State-of-the-Art Collision Post and End Post Assembly
Subject
Evaluation
Keywords: Quasi-Static Test, Collision Post, End Post
Abstract: This test evaluated the quasi-static method for demonstrating energy absorption and graceful deformation as outlined in the notice of proposed rulemaking for front-end strength of...
Office
RRD