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9
Jun
2015
Safety Advisories
Operational and signal modifications for compliance with maximum authorized passenger train speeds and other speed restrictions
Subject
Passenger Rail,
Safety Advisories
Keywords: Safety Advisories; Passenger Rail
Abstract: This is a safety advisory recommending actions that passenger railroads take to prevent trains from speeding. The advisory is the latest in a series of steps FRA has taken to keep...
Safety Advisory Number
2015-03
9
Jun
2015
Technical Reports
Campaign Monitoring of Railroad Bridges in High-Speed Rail Shared Corridors using Wireless Smart Sensors
Subject
Bridge and Structures Safety
Keywords: Campaign Monitoring of Railroad Bridges in High-Speed Rail Shared Corridors using Wireless Smart Sensors; Railroad bridge safety; bridge performance monitoring; wireless sensors; campaign monitoring
Abstract: This research project used wireless smart sensors to develop a cost-effective and practical portable structural health monitoring system for railroad bridges in North America. The...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-15/19
Office
RDI-21
4
Jun
2015
Environmental Review Documents
Notice of Intent for Port Bienville Railroad Project
Subject
Environmental Protection
Keywords: Port Bienville Railroad Project; Notice of Intent; NOI; EIS
Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is issuing this NOI to advise the public that the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) and Hancock County Port and Harbor...
2
Jun
2015
Research Results
Low Ground Clearance Vehicle Detection and Warning
Subject
Grade Crossing Technology
Keywords: Low Ground Clearance Vehicle Detection and Warning; Ground Clearance Vehicle; Grade Crossing; Hang Up; Sensing; Interference Boundary; Active Detection; Advance Warning
Abstract: This study assessed the practicality of a system that would measure road surface levels at grade crossings to identify areas where lower-riding vehicles could get stuck....
Report Number
RR 15-18
Office
RDI-23
8
May
2015
Other Reports
Revising US passenger railcar occupant volume integrity requirements
Subject
Passenger Rail
Keywords: Revising US passenger railcar occupant volume integrity requirements; crippling load test;
Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is developing new regulations addressing the occupant volume integrity (compressive end strength) of passenger rail cars. The new rules...
Office
RDI-22