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1 Dec 1996

Other Reports

Highway-Rail Crossing Inventory Instructions and Procedures Manual, December 1996

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Highway-Rail Grade Crossings, Best Practices

Keywords: Inventory

Abstract: The purpose of this manual is to set forth the instructions and procedures to provide a useful, up-to-date and accurate data base for the National Highway-Rail Crossing Inventory...

Office
RRS

9 May 1996

Technical Bulletins

Action: No Smoking Policy on T-1O

Author
Office of Safety Assurance and Compliance

Subject Best Practices

Abstract: A NO SMOKING policy will continue to be adhered to and enforced on ATIP vehicle T-10. This policy parallels DOT office and GSA vehicle NO SMOKING policies.

Bulletin Number
G-96-02
Discipline
General

1 Dec 1995

Technical Reports

The Use of Illumination of Railroad Grade Crossings to Reduce Collision Risks

Author
Norman Knable

Subject Grade Crossing Technology, Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems

Keywords: Accident Reduction, Traffic Law, Vehicle Collision

Abstract:

This report summarizes requirements and recommendations for lighting at grade crossings that enable drivers to recognize approaching trains.

Office
RRD

1 Dec 1995

Technical Reports

The Effectiveness of Railroad Horn Systems

Author
Amanda S. Rapoza, Edward J. Rickley

Subject Grade Crossing Technology, Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems

Keywords: Whistles, Audible Warning Devices, Community Noise

Abstract:

This report addresses the effectiveness of railroad horn systems in reducing grade crossing accidents and discusses their impact on community noise.

Office
RRD

1 Dec 1995

Other Reports

Performance Standards Track Technical Bulletins

Author
Office of Saftey Enforcement

Subject Tracks & Structures, Best Practices

Abstract: Describes objective of each performance standard and its associated reference source

Office
RRS