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30 Mar 2023

Reference Materials

Grantee Guidance on FRA Closeout Procedures

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Grants & Financial Assistance

Keywords: Grantee Guidance

Abstract:

Closeout is the process by which the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) formally ends a grant agreement and is required by 2 CFR 200.343. The closeout process determines...

20 Mar 2023

Technical Reports

Human-Automation Teaming in Track Inspection

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Human Factors

Keywords: Instrumentation, human-instrumentation teaming, HAT, human-centered design, human factors, track inspection, track instrumentation

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-23/07
Office
RDI-24

31 Dec 2022

Policy and Guidance

Guidance on Submitting Requests for Waivers, Block Signal Applications, and Other Approval Requests to FRA

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Keywords: Waiver, block signal application, special approval, approval, Railroad Safety Board

9 Nov 2022

Research Results

Utilization of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in Accident Reconstruction

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Grade Crossing Technology, Highway-Rail Grade Crossings

Keywords: Photogrammetry, accident reconstruction, grade crossing, railroad safety, highway-rail grade crossing, train control

Abstract:

The Volpe National Transportation Systems Center evaluated the effectiveness of using UAVs and photogrammetry software to expedite the accident reconstruction process.

Report Number
RR 22-37
Office
RDI-23

14 Oct 2022

Other Reports

Quiet Zone Locations by City and State

Author
Kim Fisher, Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Accident Investigations

Keywords: Quiet Zones, Locations

Abstract:

The purpose of this report is to provide latest information of Quiet Zone Locations by City and State as of 4/15/2020.

Office
RRS-23