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1 Jun 2002

Other Reports

The Effect of Installation Location on Railroad Horn Sound Levels

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Grade Crossing Technology, Grade Crossings

Keywords: Railroad grade crossings; Sound level; Locomotives; Acoustic measurement; Noise measurement; Noise control ; Locomotive sounds; Audible warning devices; Horns; Railroad safety

Abstract:

Following a proposed rule on locomotive horn use at grade crossings, this study evaluated horn types and placements to assess sound levels in and around the locomotive. ...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-03/02

1 May 1998

Technical Reports

Interim Report: Screening Tests of Alternative Grade Crossing Detection Technologies

Author
Richard P. Reiff

Subject Grade Crossing Modeling and Simulation, Highway-Rail Grade Crossings

Keywords: TTC, Transportation Test Center, Enhanced Track Circuits, Non-Contact Sensors

Abstract:

This report assesses grade crossing warning alternatives, such as enhanced circuits and non-contact sensors, that did not rely on track circuits to detect trains.

Office
RRD

19 Jul 1996

Other Reports

Highway-Rail Crossing Accident/Incident and Inventory Bulletin: No. 18 Calendar Year 1995

Author
Office of Safety

Subject Grade Crossings

Keywords: Accident Reports, Incident Reports, Casualties

Abstract: The eighteenth annual report, issued by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Office of Safety, combines Highway-Rail Crossing Accident/Incident statistics with the National...

Office
RRS

1 Apr 1995

Technical Reports

Nationwide Study of Train Whistle Bans

Author
FRA

Subject Grade Crossing Modeling and Simulation, Highway-Rail Grade Crossings, Train Horn Noise

Keywords: Guidance on the Quiet Zone Creation Process

Abstract:

A national study examined the accident histories of grade crossings with whistle bans. Findings suggest that whistle bans increase the risk of accidents at crossings.

Office
RRS

1 Jul 1985

Other Reports

Rail-Highway Crossing Safety Report

Author
Office of Safety

Subject Safety Performance Measures, Grade Crossings

Abstract: Also on Title Page: DOT/FRA RR Safety Initiatives : Railroad Crossings Over the years, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has worked closely with the Federal Highway...

Office
RRS