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30 Aug 2016

Research Results

The Federal Railroad Administration’s LiDAR-Based Automated Grade Crossing Survey System

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Grade Crossing Technology

Keywords: Grade crossing, high-profile grade crossing, humped grade crossing, LiDAR, automated, DOTX 218

Abstract:

FRA equipped a track inspection vehicle with LiDAR sensors to identify grade crossings where lower-riding vehicles may become stuck due to large ground level changes.

Report Number
RR 16-36
Office
RDI-23

29 Aug 2016

FAMES Reports

FAMES: Worker Safety at Highway-Rail Grade Crossings

Subject Highway-Rail Grade Crossings

Keywords: FAMES

Office
RRS

22 Aug 2016

Reference Materials

Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 162 / Monday, August 22, 2016 / Notices

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Abstract: for filing comments to the public docket are included earlier in this notice. Persons are encouraged to respond wherever possible, but comments are not limited to replies to these...

17 Aug 2016

Reports to Congress

Federal Railroad Administration Status Update on Positive Train Control Implementation

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Positive Train Control, Signal and Train Control

Keywords: PTC, Positive Train Control, Amtrak 188, Rail Safety, derailments

Abstract: The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) are providing this status update on railroads’ Positive Train Control (PTC)...

14 Aug 2016

Accident Investigations

HQ-2016-1152 (Finalized)

Subject Accident Investigations

Keywords: Accident Investigations, Union Pacific

Abstract: On Sunday, August 14, 2016, at 1:00 p.m., CDT, Union Pacific Railroad (UP) westbound Manifest Train MPBMX-14, operating with 2 lead locomotives, 3 rear locomotives, 113 loaded...

Accident Date
Accident Type
Derailment (DRM)
Railroad Name
Union Pacific
Location

Lewisville, AR
United States

Accident Number
HQ-2016-1152
Investigation Status
Finalized