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16 Apr 2021

Research Results

Automated Video Inspection System for Grade Crossing Safety

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Artificial Intelligence, Grade Crossing Pedestrian Safety, Grade Crossing Technology

Keywords: VisioStack, RailLinks, artificial intelligence, forward-facing video, grade crossing safety

Abstract:

FRA sponsored a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) task to help reduce incidents at highway-rail crossings and improve the safety of both vehicles and pedestrians.

Report Number
RR 21-05
Office
RDI-21

13 Apr 2020

Waiver Requests

FRA Response to AAR-ASLRRA-APTA Emergency Waiver Request (49 CFR 240.127)

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Best Practices

Waiver Requestor
Mr. Michael J. Rush, Ms. Jo Strang, Mr. Narayana Sundaram

15 Apr 2019

Technical Reports

Quasi-Static Research Testing of Workstation Tables

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Occupant Protection, Crashworthiness - Passenger Equipment, Testing

Keywords: Passenger rail car, workstation tables, energy absorption, interior crashworthiness, train collision safety

Abstract: Sharma & Associates, Inc. (SA) performed quasi-static destructive loading tests on two different designs of passenger workstation tables in accordance with the requirements of...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-19/08
Office
RDI-22

26 Sep 2018

IMOUs

Denton County Transportation Authority C3RS IMOU

Author
Rob Castiglione

Subject Human Factors, Risk Reduction Program, Best Practices

Abstract: Implementing Memorandum of Understanding for the Denton County Transportation Authority Confidential Close Call Reporting System Program

10 Sep 2018

Technical Reports

Material and Manufacturing Requirements for Freeze-Thaw Durable Concrete Railroad Ties, Appendices A Through C

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Testing

Keywords: Concrete consolidation, air void system, freeze-thaw durability, concrete crosstie

Abstract:

Appendix A documents additional rheological data taken on concrete during vibration; while Appendix B depicts the measured and predicted temperature and relative humidity of...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-18/31
Office
RDI-21