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26
Feb
2018
Technical Reports
An Acquisition Approach to Adopting Human Systems Integration in the Railroad Industry
Subject
Human Factors
Keywords: Human Systems Integration, HSI, human factors, systems engineering, procurement process, human-centered design
Abstract: This report provides guidance on how the railroad industry can develop safer systems by acquiring new equipment based on human-centered design practices, or Human Systems...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-18/05
Office
RDI-24
23
Feb
2018
Technical Reports
Unmanned Aircraft System Applications in International Railroads
Subject
Intelligent Railroad Systems
Keywords: Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, UAV, Unmanned Aircraft Systems, UAS, international railroad, Beyond Visual Line of Sight, BVLOS, ground penetrating radar, UAS technology
Abstract: This report summarizes the current uses and issues associated with Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) in railroad applications, and provides the use cases employed by railroads. The...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-18/04
Office
RDI-21
15
Feb
2018
Accident Investigations
HQ-2018-1253 (Finalized)
Subject
Accident Investigations,
Passenger Rail
Keywords: Derailment, Accident, New York, NS, Freight Trains
Abstract: On February 15, 2018, at approximately 4:07 p.m., EST, eastbound Norfolk Southern freight train (NS) 28NH714 traveling on single main track in Traffic Controlled System (TCS)...
Accident Date
Accident Type
Derailment (DRM)
Railroad Name
Norfolk Southern Railway Company
Location
Attica, NY
United States
Accident Number
HQ-2018-1253
Investigation Status
Finalized
13
Feb
2018
Technical Reports
Slab Track at Facility for Accelerated Service Testing: Performance and Serviceability
Subject
Signal and Train Control
Keywords: Slab track, track geometry, instrumented wheelsets, heavy axle load, HAL
Abstract: The Transportation Technology Center, Inc., with funding by the Portland Cement Association and the Federal Railroad Administration, documented the available records associated...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-18/02
Office
RDI-21
7
Dec
2017
Quarterly Performance Reports
Quarterly Report on the Performance and Service Quality of Intercity Passenger Train Operations Q4 2017
Keywords: Quarterly Report on the Performance and Service Quality of Intercity Passenger Train Operations
Abstract: Quarterly Report on the Performance and Service Quality of Intercity Passenger Train Operations
Office
RPD-22