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5
Aug
2024
Reports
Relationship of Inspection Methods to Ballast Degradation Models: Phase II
Subject
Tracks & Structures
Keywords: Ballast; settlement; mud pumping; fouling index; forecasting; track inspection; track modulus; track; Railway Track Lifecycle Model; RTLM
Abstract:
This report is a follow on of the first phase of a Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)-sponsored project to evaluate lateral ballast behavior and how mechanics-based track...
11
Jun
2024
Technical Reports
Performance-Based Specifications for Concrete Railroad Tie Freeze-Thaw Durability
Subject
Tracks & Structures
Keywords: Concrete railroad ties, freeze-thaw durability, manufacturing process control
Abstract: The University of Florida and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, in partnership with the Austrian firm voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak, developed a performance...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-24/17
Office
RDI-21
3
Jun
2024
Technical Reports
A 3D Scanning Method to Measure Concrete Crosstie Geometry
Subject
Tracks & Structures
Keywords: infrastructure, railroad ties, 3D scanning, tie cross-section parameters, transfer length, shape factor, prestressed concrete, high speed rail
Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration sponsored Kansas State University (K-State) in research to improve the design and performance of crossties. K-State used a Creaform...
Report Number
RR 24-05
Office
RDI-21
3
Feb
2022
Technical Reports
In-Vehicle Auditory Alerts Literature Review
Subject
Grade Crossing and Trespass Outreach/Education,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Keywords: Highway-rail grade crossing, HRGC, in-vehicle auditory alerts, IVAA, auditory alerts, spatial auditory displays, human factors
Abstract: This literature review covers over 70 standards, research, and use cases on the design of in-vehicle auditory alerts (IVAAs) for highway-rail grade crossings (HRGCs).
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-22/05
Office
RDI-24
28
Apr
2021
Research Results
Trespass Prevention Research Study – Worcester, MA
Subject
Grade Crossing and Trespass Outreach/Education,
Trespass Countermeasures,
Trespasser Programs
Keywords: Railroad trespassing, trespass prevention, right-of-way trespass, railroad safety, stakeholder engagement
Abstract: This report shows the benefits of, document the lessons learned from, and provide recommendations for the implementation and evaluation of trespass prevention strategies.
Report Number
RR 21-08
Office
RDI-23
17
Oct
2019
Research Results
System-Wide Implementation of Rail Right-of-Way Incursion Treatments
Subject
Grade Crossing and Trespass Outreach/Education,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Keywords: grade crossing, right-of-way incursion, rail, vehicle incursion, railroad safety
Abstract: Metropolitan Transportation Authority and Long Island Rail Road implemented high-visibility markings at grade crossings system-wide to reduce drivers turning onto the track....
Report Number
RR 19-20
Office
RDI-23
16
Oct
2019
Research Results
Rail Safety Training for Law Enforcement
Subject
Emergency Preparedness,
Grade Crossing and Trespass Outreach/Education
Keywords: LERT, QNA, crossing, training, video
Abstract: The Rail Safety Training Course for Law Enforcement is a video-based training for emergency dispatchers that teaches them how to safely respond to rail accidents.
Report Number
RR 19-19
Office
RDI-23
12
Jul
2019
Technical Reports
Law Enforcement Strategies for Mitigating Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Risk Factors
Subject
Grade Crossing and Trespass Outreach/Education,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Keywords: Highway-railroad grade crossing safety, law enforcement strategies and initiatives, photo enforcement
Abstract: This report discusses law enforcement initiatives for improving grade crossing safety gathered from a working group, including best practices and lessons learned.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-19/24
Office
RDI-23
8
Jul
2019
Technical Reports
Effect of Anti-Trespass Guard Panels on Pedestrian Behavior
Subject
Grade Crossing and Trespass Outreach/Education,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Keywords: Highway-rail, grade crossing, pedestrian behavior, trespass, enhancement, safety, anti-trespass guard, violations
Abstract: Researchers examined whether guard panels installed adjacent to grade crossings could reduce the number trespassing pedestrians.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-19/23
Office
RDI-23
11
Jun
2019
Technical Reports
Effect of Photo Enforcement-Based Education on Vehicle Driver Behavior at a Highway-Rail Grade Crossing
Subject
Grade Crossing and Trespass Outreach/Education,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Keywords: FRA, highway railroad grade crossing, railroads, photo enforcement, rail education
Abstract: This study evaluated the effectiveness of a photo enforcement-based driver education program in reducing grade crossing signal violations over 8 months.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-19/17
Office
RDI-23