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Dec
2019
Technical Reports
Analysis of Non-Track-Circuit Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Train Detection Technologies
Subject
Grade Crossing Technology,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Keywords: Highway-rail, grade crossing, accident prediction formula, acoustic train detection, fiber-Bragg grating, magnetometer, seismic train detection, track circuits, train detection, warning device effectiveness, warning device upgrade, wheel detectors, safety
Abstract: This study assessed whether devices that did not rely on track circuits to detect trains were suitable to deploy active warnings at grade crossings.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-19/47
Office
RDI-23
25
Oct
2019
Technical Reports
Prototype Design and Evaluation of Hybrid Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Gas Turbine Systems for use in Locomotives
Subject
Rolling Stock
Keywords: Solid oxide fuel cell-gas turbine, SOFC-GT, hybrid fuel cell system, National Fuel Cell Research Center, NFCRC, fuel cell, gas turbine, prototype design, locomotive engine
Abstract: Hybrid solid oxide fuel cell-gas turbine (SOFC-GT) systems are among the most efficient and lowest emitting power generation systems conceived for use in locomotives. Their...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-19/43
Office
RDI-22
17
Oct
2019
Environmental Review Documents
Glacier Rail Park/Kalispell Core Area Development and Trail Project Supplemental Environmental Assessment (SEA)
Subject
Environmental Protection
Keywords: Glacier Rail Park; Kalispell; Supplemental Environmental Assessment; SEA;
Abstract: This document is a supplement to the Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Glacier Rail Park/Kalispell Core Area Development and Trail Project (Project), prepared by the City of...
17
Oct
2019
Research Results
System-Wide Implementation of Rail Right-of-Way Incursion Treatments
Subject
Grade Crossing and Trespass Outreach/Education,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Keywords: grade crossing, right-of-way incursion, rail, vehicle incursion, railroad safety
Abstract: Metropolitan Transportation Authority and Long Island Rail Road implemented high-visibility markings at grade crossings system-wide to reduce drivers turning onto the track....
Report Number
RR 19-20
Office
RDI-23
17
Oct
2019
Technical Reports
Improving Collision Post Crashworthiness of Legacy Locomotives
Subject
Rolling Stock
Keywords: Accidents, crashworthiness, collision-posts, crash protection, S-580, narrow- nose, fatalities
Abstract: Modern locomotives are built to crashworthiness standards defined in Subpart D of Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 229 as well as the Association of American...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-19/41
Office
RDI-22