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4
Apr
2014
Technical Reports
Effect of Dynamic Envelope Pavement Markings on Vehicle Driver Behavior at a Highway-Rail Grade Crossing
Subject
Grade Crossing Technology,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings,
Signal and Train Control
Keywords: highway-rail, grade crossing, driver behavior, violations, enhancement, safety, signage, pavement markings, dynamic envelope
Abstract: This study evaluated new high-visibility markings and signage designed to deter drivers from stopping on or immediately next to the track at a grade crossing.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-14/04
Office
RRD
4
Apr
2014
Technical Reports
Proposed Key Elements of a Critical Incident Intervention Program for Reducing the Effects of Potentially Traumatic Exposure on Train Crews to Grade Crossing and Trespasser Incidents
Subject
Grade Crossing Technology,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings,
Human Factors,
Trespasser Programs
Keywords: Critical incident, trauma, trespassing, grade crossing, train crews, critical incident stress plan
Abstract: Researchers recommended improvements to and support for rail carriers' critical incident response plans.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-14/06
Office
RRD
4
Apr
2014
Technical Reports
Quantification of the Effectiveness of Handheld Equipment for Ground Verification of Detected Rail Internal Defects
Subject
Rail and Infrastructure Integrity,
Track,
Tracks & Structures
Keywords: Ultrasonic phased arrays, conventional ultrasonic, rail flaw sizing, nondestructive testing
Abstract: The objective of this project was to quantify the effectiveness of the rail inspection ground verification process. More specifically, the project focused on comparing the...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-14/07
Office
RRD
3
Apr
2014
Technical Reports
Start Time Variability and Predictability in Railroad Train and Engine Freight and Passenger Service Employees
Subject
Human Factors,
Work Schedule & Sleep Patterns
Keywords: Work schedules, start time variability, fatigue, train and engine service, accident probability, FAST
Abstract: Start time variability in work schedules is often hypothesized to be a cause of railroad employee fatigue because unpredictable work start times prevent employees from planning...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-14/05
Office
RRD
1
Apr
2014
Technical Bulletins
Positive Train Control Technical Bulletin PTC-14-01
Keywords: Positive Train Control, PTC, Technical Bulletin, Safety Plan
Bulletin Number
PTC-14-01
Discipline
Signal & Train Control