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Nov
2010
Technical Reports
Passenger Train Emergency Systems: Single-Level Commuter Rail Car Egress Experiments
Subject
Emergency Preparedness,
Passenger Rail
Keywords: passenger trains; railroads; passenger rail; commuter rail; emergency preparedness; emergency evacuation; emergency egress; emergency exits; egress computer models; egress experiments; egress simulation; emergency evacuation simulation
Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is investigating how to improve rule provisions addressing the safe, timely, and effective evacuation of intercity and commuter rail...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-10/11
Office
RDI-20
1
Sep
2010
Policy and Guidance
Order - FRA 1100.14G, Railroad Safety Board
Subject
Railroad Safety Program Management
Keywords: Railroad Safety Board
Abstract: This Order delegates decisional powers and describes internal agency procedures with respect to disposition of waivers, exemptions, block signal applications, and other special...
1
Aug
2010
Technical Reports
Slab Track Field Test and Demonstration Program for Shared Freight and High-Speed Passenger Service
Keywords: Slab track; ballasted track; high-speed train; heavy axle load traffic
Abstract: Two types of slab tracks were installed on the High Tonnage Loop at the Facility for Accelerated Service Testing. Direct fixation slab track (DFST) and independent dual block...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-10/10
Office
RRD
1
Jul
2010
Technical Reports
Next Generation Locomotive Cab Task 5 Summary Report: Control Stand Design
Keywords: Locomotive cab design, human factors, control stand, ergonomics,
Abstract: This report discusses the development of a user-centered control stand for the Federal Railroad Administration’s Next Generation Locomotive Cab Demonstration Program. A “modified...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-10/07
Office
RRD
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