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1 Jun 1975

Other Reports

Rail-Highway Grade-Crossing Accident For the Year Ended December 31, 1974

Author
Office of Safety

Subject Highway-Rail Grade Crossings

Keywords: Accident Reports, Incident Reports, Casualties

Abstract: This is the fortieth annual statistical report on rail-highway grade crossing accidents based upon reports of rail carriers filed with the Federal Railroad Administration pursuant...

Office
RRS

1 May 1975

Technical Reports

Guidelines for Enhancement of Visual Conspicuity of Trains at Grade Crossings

Author
John B. Hopkins and A.T. Newfell

Subject Grade Crossing and Trespass Outreach/Education, Grade Crossings

Abstract:

These guidelines provide specifications for using solid and flashing lights on locomotives to increase visibility and reduce collisions with motor vehicles at grade crossings...

Report Number
FRA-OR&D-75-71
Office
RRD

1 May 1975

Technical Reports

Field Evaluation of Locomotive Conspicuity Lights

Author
D. B. Devoe; C.N. Abernethy

Subject Grade Crossing Technology, Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems, Locomotive Standards (Safety & Noise)

Abstract:

This study evaluated the value of strobe lamps on locomotives to attract drivers' attention at grade crossings; results showed that the lights were effective.

Report Number
FRA-OR&D-75-54
Office
RRD

1 Feb 1975

Technical Reports

Conceptual Design and Analysis of the Tracked Magnetically Levitated Vehicle Technology Program (TMLV). Repulsion Scheme. Volume I. Technical Studies.

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Keywords: maglev; TMLV; repulsion scheme

Abstract: This report summarizes the studies of a program to establish the technology of magnetic suspension for ultimate use in a passenger-carrying high-speed ground transportation (HSGT...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-75/21.I
Office
RDI-20

1 Sep 1974

Technical Reports

State Grade Crossing Programs: A Case Study

Author
Ralph G. Kennedy III

Keywords: Grade Crossings; California; Railroad -highway Crossing Safety

Abstract:

This report reviews the California Railroad-Highway Grade Crossing Program, analyzing the factors influencing the reduction in grade crossing accidents. The report concludes...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-75/08
Office
RDI-23