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18 May 2017

Accident Investigations

HQ-2017-1205 (Finalized)

Subject Accident Investigations, Passenger Rail, Positive Train Control, Commuter

Keywords: Accident Investigations, PTC, Metro North

Abstract: On May 18, 2017, at 4:54 p.m., EDT, westbound Metro-North Commuter Railroad Company (MNCW) commuter Train No. 1373, originating from Stamford, Connecticut, and destined for Grand...

Accident Date
Accident Type
Derailment (DRM)
Railroad Name
Metro North Commuter Railroad Company
Location

Rye, NY
United States

Accident Number
HQ-2017-1205
Investigation Status
Finalized

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