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1 Oct 2008

Technical Reports

Pilot for Rail Passenger Cab Cars

Author
Eloy Martinez and Melissa Shurland

Keywords: pilot, snowplow, cab car, locomotive

Abstract: The results of this Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)-funded Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) project indicate that cab car-led trains are no more likely to derail...

Report Number
RR08-27
Office
RRD

1 Jun 2008

Research Results

Positive Safety Outcomes of Clear Signal for Action Program at Union Pacific Yard Operations

Author
Michael Coplen, Joyce Ranney, Ken Gieseler and Greg Schnabel

Subject Human Factors

Keywords: Railroad safety culture, behavior-based safety, continuous improvement, safety leadership, Clear Signal for Action, observation-feedback sessions, lessons learned

Report Number
RR08-09
Office
RDI-24

18 Mar 2008

Presentations

Example of Investigation Best Practices:  Interim Findings from an Evaluation of Canadian Pacific Railways' Investigation of Safety-Related Occurrences Protocol (ISROP),

Subject Human Factors

Keywords: Example of Investigation Best Practices:  Interim Findings from an Evaluation of Canadian Pacific Railways' Investigation of Safety-Related Occurrences Protocol (ISROP),

Presenter
Lee, M. and Ranney, J.
Audience
U.S. DOT Volpe National Transportation Systems Center
Location

Cambridge, MA
United States

1 Mar 2008

Research Results

System for Monitoring Multiple Railroad Operations Using an Integrated Track Display and Common Data Protocol

Author
Terry Tse

Keywords: Multi-railroad, track display, XML, train monitoring system, CTCO, Chicago CREATE, dispatch system, COP

Report Number
RR08-04
Office
RDI-23

1 Feb 2008

Technical Reports

Bridge Approaches and Track Stiffness

Author
Donald Plotkin and David Davis

Keywords: Bridge approach, track stiffness, track deflection, track modulus

Abstract: Over time, it is not uncommon for a dip in the track to develop off the end of a bridge—on the bridge approach. This dip, or bump at the end of the bridge, is often a rough-riding...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-08/01
Office
RRD