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15
Feb
2024
Research Results
AN AUTOMATION AWARENESS ASSISTANT FOR AUTOMATED TRAIN OPERATIONS
Subject
Automation
Keywords: Decision support, human-automation interaction, human factors, rail automation, situation awareness, train control, train handling
Abstract: FRA sponsored Monterey Technologies, Inc. to design and develop an improved interface between human operators and advanced automation in rail systems. Applying user-...
Report Number
RR 24-01
Office
RDI-24
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
28
Jan
2021
Presentations
Human Error Potential in Human-Automation Interaction: Investigations of Performance in the Locomotive Cab
Subject
Automation,
Human Factors,
Positive Train Control,
Train Control
Keywords: HF; Operator Performance; human performance; Cab Technology Integration Lab; CTIL; simulation; simulator; human-in-the-loop; PTC; Trip Optimizer; TO; workload
Abstract: The study was a simulator-based human-in-the-loop investigation of human-automation interaction, specifically with Positive Train Control (PTC) and Trip Optimizer (TO) systems...
28
Jan
2021
Presentations
Design and Evaluation of a Robust Manual Locomotive Operating Mode
Subject
Automation,
Human Factors
Keywords: HF; Operator Performance; human performance; Cab Technology Integration Lab; CTIL; simulation; simulator; human-in-the-loop; Trip Optimizer; TO; energy management; locomotive cab; train handling
Abstract: The study’s purpose was to gain insight into expert operator intent and train handling strategies to develop and evaluate a new manual mode of locomotive operation using a...
28
Jan
2021
Presentations
A Survey of Future Railroad Operations and the Role of Automation
Subject
Automation,
Human Factors
Keywords: HF; operator performance; human performance; locomotive cab; train handling; system design; operating configurations; survey; human-automation interaction
Abstract: The objective of this work was...
6
Nov
2020
Research Results
Automated Train Operations (ATO) Safety and Sensor Development
Subject
Autonomous
Keywords: Automated train operations, ATO, sensor platform, SP, locomotive onboard sensor platform, locomotive-borne sensor platform, autonomous, train, sensors
Report Number
RR 20-21
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