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Human Capital Management
Leadership and Knowledge Management : Best Practices Guide
Abstract: The guide summarizes key principles that can guide the implementation of programs in these areas, provides examples of processes that have been utilized successfully in the public...
Technical Reports
North Carolina “Sealed Corridor” Phase IV Assessment – Private Crossings
Keywords: alternative safety measures, education and enforcement, highway-rail intersections, safety, video data, violation reduction, risk assessment, private crossings
Abstract: This report assesses Phase IV of North Carolina's Sealed Corridor program, which closed or added warning devices to 44 private crossings from 1990 to 2008.
Research Results
Success Factors in the Reduction of Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Incidents
Keywords: Highway-rail grade crossing, success factors, incident reduction, safety
Abstract: This study examined the decrease in highway-rail grade crossing incidents between 1994 and 2007 and identifies 5 success factors that accounted for 80% of this decrease.
Research Results
Data Analysis of Grade Crossing Incidents
Keywords: Grade crossing, traffic moment, exposure, incident rate, safety, safety statistics
Abstract: Traffic movement (TM) is a measure of train and vehicle traffic used to calculate incident rates. This analysis used TM to examine grade crossing incidents from 1989-2008....
Other Reports
FRA Guide for Preparing Accident/Incident Reports
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...