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1
Oct
2006
Technical Reports
Validation and Calibration of a Fatigue Assessment Tool for Railroad Work Schedules - Summary Report
Keywords: Fatigue, biomathematical fatigue model, work schedules, accidents, train operators, performance, effectiveness, risk, safety, freight rail operations, sleep, circadian rhythm, model validation.
Abstract: This report summarizes the results of a project to demonstrate a method to validate and calibrate a fatigue model. The project examined 30-day work histories of locomotive crews...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-06/21
Office
RRD
1
Oct
2006
Technical Reports
EMF Monitoring on Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor: Post-Electrification Measurements and Analysis
Subject
Amtrak,
Passenger Rail
Keywords: Northeast Corridor, Amtrak, Acela, electromagnetic fields (EMF), electromagnetic radiation (EMR),
Abstract: This survey of electromagnetic fields (EMF) and radiation (EMR) due to the electrification infrastructure and operations of Amtrak Acela trains on the Northeast Corridor from New...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/RDV-06/01
Office
RRD
1
Sep
2006
Technical Reports
Highway Rail-Grade Crossing Safety Research: Railroad Infrastructure Trespassing Detection Systems Research
Subject
Grade Crossing Technology,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings,
Safety Advisories,
Safety Performance Measures,
Safety Regulatory Analysis
Keywords: Right of way, Trespass detection, deterrent system, Railroad bridge, Security system, Motion detectors, Infrared illuminators, central processing units
Abstract: Researchers evaluated a prototype video-based trespassing prevention system that used an attendant to warn trespassers in real time and to contact police if necessary.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-06/03
Office
RDI-21
1
Aug
2006
Technical Reports
Impact of Blocked Highway/Rail Grade Crossings on Emergency Response Services
Subject
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Keywords: highway-rail grade crossings, emergency response services, blocked crossings
Abstract: Given the growth in both rail and highway traffic, it is likely that the problem of blocked crossings will increase in the future. Railroads and communities around the country,...
26
Jun
2006
Other Reports
Report to the House and Senate Appropriations Committees: The Safety of Push-Pull and Multiple-Unit Locomotive Passenger Rail Operations
Subject
Crashworthiness - Passenger Equipment
Office
RRS