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1 Sep 1995

Other Reports

Florida's Train Whistle Ban

Author
FRA

Subject Highway-Rail Grade Crossings, Train Horn Noise

Keywords: Guidance on the Quiet Zone Creation Process

Report Number
Florida Ban
Office
RRS

1 Sep 1995

Technical Reports

Safety of High Speed Ground Transportation Systems

Author
David P. Wagner, Donald R. Ahlbeck, Jonathan F. Luedeke, Scott D. Cook, Mark A. Dielman

Subject High-Speed Passenger Rail

Keywords: High-Speed Rail, Maglev, Braking Equipment, Fault Todlerant, Fail-Safe, FMEA, Safety, Failure Modes

Abstract:

The objective of this study is to develop qualitative and quantitative information on the various braking strategies use in high-speed ground transportation systems in support...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-95/09.1
Office
RRD

12 Jul 1995

Technical Reports

Safety of highway-railroad grade crossings. Research needs workshop. Volume II – Appendices

Author
Thomas G. Raslear, Ph.D.

Subject Grade Crossing and Trespass Outreach/Education, Highway-Rail Grade Crossings, Human Factors

Keywords: Safety of highway-railroad grade crossings. Research needs workshop. Volume II – Appendices

Abstract:

These appendices describe methods for modeling driver behavior and effectiveness of warning devices at grade crossings using signal detection theory.

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-95/14.2
Office
RRD

1 Apr 1995

Technical Reports

Nationwide Study of Train Whistle Bans

Author
FRA

Subject Grade Crossing Modeling and Simulation, Highway-Rail Grade Crossings, Train Horn Noise

Keywords: Guidance on the Quiet Zone Creation Process

Abstract:

A national study examined the accident histories of grade crossings with whistle bans. Findings suggest that whistle bans increase the risk of accidents at crossings.

Office
RRS

1 Feb 1995

Technical Reports

Safety of High Speed Ground Transportation Systems: Safety of Advanced Braking Concepts for High Speed Ground Transportation Systems

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject High-Speed Passenger Rail, Maglev

Keywords: high-speed; rail; magnetic levitation; braking equipment; fault-tolerant; fail-safe; FMEA; safety; failure modes

Abstract: The objective of this study is to develop qualitative and quantitative information on the various braking strategies used in high-speed ground transportation systems in support of...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-95/09.1
Office
RDI-20