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15
Jun
2010
Presentations
Cognitive Distraction & Attentional Error: Bringing Science to the Rail Industry
Subject
Human Factors,
Commuter
Keywords: CTIL; CTILWEB; Human Error; Situational Awareness; Distraction; Attention;
Abstract: Accidents in commuter rail operations point to the need for better understanding of the contributory role of operator distraction in rail safety. This presentation discusses need...
Presenter
Elsmore, George; Jamieson, Randy; Smilek, Daniel
Audience
APTA Rail Conference
Location
Boston, MA
United States
1
Jan
2010
Presentations
The Cab Technology Integration Lab: A Locomotive Simulator for Human Factors Research
Subject
High-Speed Passenger Rail,
Human Factors,
Accident Reduction,
Automation,
Commuter
Keywords: CTIL; CTILWEB; Safety; Research; Automation; Human-in-the-loop Testing; Human Factors Research; Human-computer interaction
Abstract: The paper describes a new human factors research capability for the US Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)—The Cab Technology Integration Laboratory (CTIL). The FRA sponsored...
Presenter
Jones, Michael; Plott, Christopher; Jones, Melvin; Olthoff, Thomas; Harris, Steven
Audience
Federal Railroad Administration
Location
Washington, DC
United States
7
Dec
2007
Other Reports
FRA Approach to Managing Gap Safety
Subject
Best Practices,
Safety Culture
Keywords: Passenger Rail Station Gap Management Guide
Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is responsible for promoting the safety of the Nation’s passenger and freight railroads. To address this responsibility, FRA develops...
Office
RRS
1
Oct
2007
Other Reports
Collision Hazard Analysis Guide, Commuter and Intercity Passenger Rail Service
Subject
Accident Reduction,
Best Practices,
Risk Assessment
Keywords: mitigation strategies
Abstract: The FRA develops programs that identify, monitor, and address safety issues on passenger and freight railroads. Over the past ten years, there have been a number of collisions...
8
Aug
2006
Other Reports
Introduction to Software Configuration Management
Subject
Best Practices
Keywords: SCM
Abstract: This document provides an introductory overview of the topic of software configuration management (SCM). It is intended to provide FRA headquarters, field, and industry personnel...
Office
RRS