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15 Apr 2016

Technical Reports

Evaluation of LED Sign Technology at a Passive Highway-Rail Grade Crossing

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Grade Crossing Technology

Keywords: Light-emitting diode, Crossbuck, Advance Warning, highway-rail, grade crossing, passive warning devices, motor vehicle speed profiles

Abstract:

This study evaluated the effectiveness of LED signs at passive grade crossings using both daytime and night-time data. Results showed a reduction in vehicle speeds.

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-16/01
Office
RDI-23

13 Apr 2016

Technical Reports

Manual for Research, Development and Technology Program and Project Evaluations

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Keywords: Evaluation Standards, context evaluation, input evaluation, implementation evaluation, impact evaluation, summative evaluation, formative evaluation, utilization-focused evaluation, metaevaluation

Abstract: This manual provides the Federal Railroad Administration’s (FRA) Office of Research, Development and Technology (RD&T) a framework, standards, and procedures for planning,...

Report Number
DOT/RPD/ORD-16/06
Office
RDI-20

13 Apr 2016

Technical Reports

Investigation of an Anti-Knock Index and Hydrocarbon Emissions of Various Natural Gas Blends

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Keywords: Locomotive, Natural Gas, Diesel, Dual Fuel, Engine, Knock, Combustion, Methane Number, MWM Methane Number

Abstract: The North American rail industry is examining the use of natural gas to reduce fuel costs for locomotives that are powered by dual fuel engines. This report evaluates the ability...

Report Number
DOT/RPD/ORD-16/07
Office
RDI-22

11 Apr 2016

Reference Materials

FAST Act: Questions and Answers on the Applicability of 23 U.S.C. 139

Author
Federal Rail Road Association

Keywords: (FAST Act): Questions and Answers on the Applicability of 23 U.S.C. 139

11 Apr 2016

Other Reports

PTC Annual Report for 2015: Nashville and Eastern Railroad

Author
Nashville and Eastern Railroad

Subject Positive Train Control

Abstract: The Railroad submitted PTCDP version 2.3 to the FRA for review on November 23, 2015.

Report Number
FRA-2010-0040