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1 Jan 2006

Research Results

Retroreflective Markings on Rail Cars

Author
Thomas Raslear

Subject Grade Crossing Technology, Human Factors

Keywords: Retroreflective Markings on Rail Cars

Abstract:

Drivers and transportation experts assessed the brightness, durability, and adhesiveness of retroreflective materials designed to improve the detectability of rail cars.

Report Number
RR06-20

16 May 2005

Other Reports

Federal Railroad Administration Action Plan for Addressing Critical Railroad Safety Issues

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Highway-Rail Grade Crossings, Accident Reduction, Program Evaluation

Abstract: The railroad industry's overall safety record has improved over the last decade and most safety trends are moving in the right direction. However, significant train accidents...

Office
ROA

28 Jan 2004

Technical Reports

Evaluation of LED Signal Systems

Subject Grade Crossing Technology, Signal and Train Control

Keywords: LED signal systems

Abstract:

This study examined whether the visibility of LED warning signals for grade crossings was affected by supply voltage changes or the number of working LED elements. 

1 Apr 2003

Other Reports

Safety Assurance and Compliance Program (SACP) : Year-2002 Accomplishments and Year-2003 Audit Plans

Author
Federal Railroad Administration - Office of Safety

Subject Enforcement, Program Evaluation

Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is the arm of the Federal Government charged with promoting and ensuring the safety of the Nation’s railroad industry. This is...

Office
RRS

1 Feb 2003

Technical Reports

Evaluation of Alternative Detection Technologies for Trains and Highway Vehicles at Highway Rail Intersections

Author
Federal Railroad Administration; Richard P. Reiff; Scott E. Gage; Anya A. Carroll; Jeffrey E. Gordon

Subject Grade Crossing Technology, Highway-Rail Grade Crossings

Keywords: Grade crossing warning, Highway rail grade crossings, Highway rail intersection, Train detection, Highway vehicle detection, Loss of shunt, Intelligent traffic systems

Abstract:

This study evaluated the performance of 5 prototype technologies for detecting trains and other vehicles at grade crossings without the use of track circuits. 

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-03/04