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23
May
2011
Other Reports
FRA Guide for Preparing Accident/Incident Reports
Subject
Best Practices
Keywords: Accident Reports, Incident Reports, Guidelines
Abstract: [From the Introduction] A railroad is required by Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations at Title 49, Part 225 of the Code of Federal Regulations to use the current FRA...
Office
RRS
1
Oct
2010
Reports to Congress
Report to the House and Senate Authorizing Committees: Study of Methods to Improve or Correct Station Platform Gaps
Subject
Best Practices
Keywords: ADA Regulations, mitigation strategies
Abstract: Section 404 of the Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (RSIA) requires that the U.S. Department of Transportation complete a study to determine, " . . . the most safe,...
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
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