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Research Results
Continued Improvements at One C3RS Site
Keywords: Continued Improvements at One C3RS Site; Close calls; continuous improvement; employee involvement; freight rail; human factors; passenger rail; risk reduction; safety culture
Abstract: Human-factors-based solutions, along with process and technology innovations, can make significant contributions to improving safety in the railroad industry. As part of...
Research Results
Low Ground Clearance Vehicle Detection and Warning
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....
Environmental Review Documents
Dallas-Fort Worth Core Express Service - Scoping Summary Report
Keywords: Dallas-Fort Worth Core Express Service; Scoping Summary Report
Abstract: The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is working with the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to study a possible high-performance, intercity passenger rail service...
Environmental Review Documents
Dallas-Fort Worth Core Express Service - Scoping Summary Report Appendix
Keywords: Dallas-Fort Worth Core Express Service; Scoping Summary Report Appendix
Research Results
FRA Funded Grade Crossing Safety & Trespass Prevention Research (June 2007 – Present)
Keywords: FRA Funded Grade Crossing Safety & Trespass Prevention Research; Grade Crossing; Trespass Prevention
Abstract: A list of highway-rail grade crossing safety and trespass prevention research from 2007-2015 focused on technology and behavior at grade crossings.