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1 Oct 2018

Reports to Congress

National Strategy to Prevent Trespassing on Railroad Property

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Trespasser Programs, Accident Reduction, Grade Crossings

Abstract: Trespassing on railroad property is the leading cause of all rail-related deaths in the United States. More people are struck and killed by trains each year while trespassing –...

5 Sep 2018

Technical Reports

Inspection of Concrete Ties Using Sonic/Ultrasonic Impact Velocity and Impact Echo Measurements

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Testing

Keywords: Concrete, crossties, ties, Rayleigh waves, impact echo, impact velocity

Abstract: This report documents NDT Corporation’s development of a non-destructive system for inspecting the internal condition of concrete crossties using sonic/ultrasonic impact velocity...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-18/32
Office
RDI-21

27 Aug 2018

Research Results

Railroad Right-of-Way Vehicle Incursion Prevention Research

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Grade Crossing and Trespass Outreach/Education, Right-of-Way

Keywords: grade crossing, right-of-way incursion, rail, vehicle incursion, railroad safety

Abstract:

Researchers evaluated whether high-visibility markings could deter vehicles from mistakenly turning onto the tracks at grade crossings.

Report Number
RR 18-13
Office
RDI-23

21 Aug 2018

Accident Investigations

HQ-2018-1294 (Finalized)

Subject Accident Investigations

Keywords: derailment; BNSF Railway; Devore, California; track; equipment

Abstract:

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Accident Date
Accident Type
Derailment (DRM)
Railroad Name
BNSF Railway Co.
Location

Devore, CA
United States

Accident Number
HQ-2018-1294
Investigation Status
Finalized

20 Aug 2018

Presentations

Grade Crossing Project Planning Tools

Keywords: Grade Crossings, safety, project development, WBAPS, GXDash!, GradeDEC

Abstract:

The Federal Railroad Administration hosted a webinar on grade crossing project planning tools on August 9, 2018.

Presenter
Debra Chappell, Frank Frey, and Karen McClure
Audience
FRA HQ
Location

Washington, DC
United States