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Jun
2024
Technical Reports
A 3D Scanning Method to Measure Concrete Crosstie Geometry
Subject
Tracks & Structures
Keywords: infrastructure, railroad ties, 3D scanning, tie cross-section parameters, transfer length, shape factor, prestressed concrete, high speed rail
Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration sponsored Kansas State University (K-State) in research to improve the design and performance of crossties. K-State used a Creaform...
Report Number
RR 24-05
Office
RDI-21
17
May
2024
Technical Reports
Reference Document: Reducing Hazards Associated with Visual and Automation-Aided Track Inspections: Supplementary Information
Subject
Track
Keywords: Track research, track inspection, inspection, automated inspection, automation-aided inspection, railroad, track safety, safety, human factors, passenger rail, systems-theoretic process analysis, STPA, STAMP, track geometry measurement system, TGMS, aTGMS
Abstract: This document provides supplementary information to accompany the previously published Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) report titled Reducing Hazards Associated with...
Report Number
Supplementary Reference Document for DOT/FRA/ORD-2
Office
RDI-21
12
Apr
2024
Research Results
THE EXPERTISE MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK FOR RAILROAD SAFETY LEADERSHIP
Subject
Human Factors
Keywords: Expertise management, knowledge capture, knowledge transfer, knowledge management, training, education, cognitive task analysis, expertise, leadership skills, decision games, impact skills
Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Office of Research, Development, and Technology’s Human Factors Division sponsored TrueSafety Evaluation and Perigean Technologies to...
Report Number
RR 24-03
Office
RDI-24
12
Apr
2024
9
Apr
2024
Final Rule
49 CFR Part 218: Train Crew Size Safety Requirements
Keywords: Train Crew Size
Abstract: FRA is establishing minimum safety requirements for the size of train crews
depending on the type of operation. This final rule requires railroad operations to have a
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