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Federal Railroad Administration

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) promotes safe and environmentally sound rail transportation. The FRA conducts research and development tests to evaluate projects in support of its safety mission and to enhance the railroad system as a national transportation resource. Public education campaigns on highway-rail grade crossing safety and the danger of trespassing on rail property are also administered by FRA. Bookmark this collection https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/collection_fra or https://doi.org/10.21949/1530835.

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Locomotive Crew Egress [Research Results] [2005-4]

CITE Title : Locomotive Crew Egress [Research Results] [2005-4] Creator(s) : Punwani, John Corporate Creator(s) : United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration. Office of Research and Development Published Date : 2005-04-01 Report Number : RR05-02 URL : https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/61200 "Locomotive Crew Egress [Research" (2005). "Locomotive Crew Egress [Research Results] [2005-4]" (2005) "Locomotive Crew Egress [Research Results] [2005-4]" , 2005 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Punwani, John

2005-04-01

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The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Office of Research and Development initiated a research project to develop and evaluate innovative concepts ...

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Work Schedules and Sleep Patterns of Railroad Signalmen [Research Results]

CITE Title : Work Schedules and Sleep Patterns of Railroad Signalmen [Research Results] Creator(s) : Raslear, Thomas Corporate Creator(s) : United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration. Office of Research and Development Published Date : 2005-04-01 Report Number : RR05-04 URL : https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/62585 "Work Schedules and Sleep" (2005). "Work Schedules and Sleep Patterns of Railroad Signalmen [Research Results]" (2005) "Work Schedules and Sleep Patterns of Railroad Signalmen [Research Results]" , 2005 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Raslear, Thomas

2005-04-01

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The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Office of Research and Development sponsored a project to study the work schedules and sleep patterns of U.S...

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Human Factors Root Cause Analysis of Accident/Incidents Involving Remote Control Locomotive Operations [Research Results]

CITE Title : Human Factors Root Cause Analysis of Accident/Incidents Involving Remote Control Locomotive Operations [Research Results] Corporate Creator(s) : United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration. Office of Research and Development Corporate Contributor(s) : Foster-Miller, Inc. Contributor(s) : Raslear, Thomas;Conklin, John;Gamst, Frederick; Published Date : 2005-04-01 Report Number : RR05-05 URL : https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/60804 "Human Factors Root Cause" (2005). "Human Factors Root Cause Analysis of Accident/Incidents Involving Remote Control Locomotive Operations [Research Results]" (2005) "Human Factors Root Cause Analysis of Accident/Incidents Involving Remote Control Locomotive Operations [Research Results]" , 2005 Export RIS Citation Information.

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United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration. Office of Research and Development

2005-04-01

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The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Office of Research and Development sponsored a project to learn more about human factors root cause analysis...

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Review of severe deformation recommended practice through analyses - comparison of two cab car end frame designs

CITE Title : Review of severe deformation recommended practice through analyses - comparison of two cab car end frame designs Creator(s) : Martinez, Eloy;Tyrell, David;Zolock, John;Brassard, Jacques; Corporate Creator(s) : John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.) Corporate Contributor(s) : United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration. Office of Research and Development Published Date : 2005-03-16 Report Number : RTD2005-70043 URL : https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/9850 "Review of severe deformation" (2005). "Review of severe deformation recommended practice through analyses - comparison of two cab car end frame designs" (2005) "Review of severe deformation recommended practice through analyses - comparison of two cab car end frame designs" , 2005 Export RIS Citation Information.

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2005-03-16

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Non-linear large deformation analyses have been conductedto evaluate the performance of the cab car corner and collisionposts of the Federal Railroad ...

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Preparations for a train-to-train impact test of crash-energy management passenger rail equipment

CITE Title : Preparations for a train-to-train impact test of crash-energy management passenger rail equipment Creator(s) : Tyrell, David;Jacobsen, Karina;Parent, Daniel;Perlman, A. Benjamin; Corporate Creator(s) : John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.);Tufts University; Corporate Contributor(s) : United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration. Office of Research and Development Published Date : 2005-03-16 Report Number : RTD2005-70045 URL : https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/9854 "Preparations for a train-to-train" (2005). "Preparations for a train-to-train impact test of crash-energy management passenger rail equipment" (2005) "Preparations for a train-to-train impact test of crash-energy management passenger rail equipment" , 2005 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Tyrell, David ;

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2005-03-16

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Preparations are ongoing for a full-scale train-to-trainimpact test of crash-energy management (CEM) equipment,during which a cab car-led passenger co...

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The influence of train type, car weight, and train length on passenger train crashworthiness

CITE Title : The influence of train type, car weight, and train length on passenger train crashworthiness Creator(s) : Priante, Michelle;Tyrell, David;Perlman, Benjamin; Corporate Creator(s) : John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.);Tufts University; Corporate Contributor(s) : United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration. Office of Research and Development Published Date : 2005-03-16 Report Number : RTD2005-70042 URL : https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/9852 "The influence of train" (2005). "The influence of train type, car weight, and train length on passenger train crashworthiness" (2005) "The influence of train type, car weight, and train length on passenger train crashworthiness" , 2005 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Priante, Michelle ;

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2005-03-16

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Crash energy management (CEM) is a type of equipmentdesign that is intended to protect occupant space during acollision. Structures at the front and b...

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Development of Objective Track Quality Indices: Research Results

CITE Title : Development of Objective Track Quality Indices: Research Results Creator(s) : El-Sibaie, Magdy;Lee, Sun;Fateh, Mo; Corporate Creator(s) : Ensco, Inc. Corporate Contributor(s) : United States. Federal Railroad Administration. Office of Research and Development Contributor(s) : Lee, Sung Published Date : 2005-03-01 Report Number : RR05-01 URL : https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/37460 "Development of Objective Track" (2005). "Development of Objective Track Quality Indices: Research Results" (2005) "Development of Objective Track Quality Indices: Research Results" , 2005 Export RIS Citation Information.

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El-Sibaie, Magdy ;

Lee, Sun
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2005-03-01

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A main goal of the project is to use the new TQIs to quantitatively assess track quality in relation to the Federal Track Safety Standards (FTSS). The...

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2002 railroad employee fatalities : an analytical study

CITE Title : 2002 railroad employee fatalities : an analytical study Corporate Creator(s) : United States. Federal Railroad Administration. Office of Safety Analysis Published Date : 2005-02-01 URL : https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/5793 "2002 railroad employee fatalities" (2005). "2002 railroad employee fatalities : an analytical study" (2005) "2002 railroad employee fatalities : an analytical study" , 2005 Export RIS Citation Information.

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United States. Federal Railroad Administration. Office of Safety Analysis

2005-02-01

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“2002 Railroad Employee Fatalities: An Analytical Study,” which is designed to promote andenhance awareness of many unsafe behaviors and condition...

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Human Factors Phase IV: Risk Analysis Tool for New Train Control Technology

CITE Title : Human Factors Phase IV: Risk Analysis Tool for New Train Control Technology Creator(s) : Lanzilotta, E.;Sheridan, T.; Corporate Creator(s) : John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.);Massachusetts Institute of Technology;United States. Department of Transportation. Research and Special Programs Administration;United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration; Published Date : 2005-01-01 Report Number : DOT-VNTSC-FRA-05-02;DOT/FRA/ORD-04/17; URL : https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/8756 "Human Factors Phase IV:" (2005). "Human Factors Phase IV: Risk Analysis Tool for New Train Control Technology" (2005) "Human Factors Phase IV: Risk Analysis Tool for New Train Control Technology" , 2005 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Lanzilotta, E. ;

Sheridan, T.

2005-01-01

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This report covers the theoretical development of the safety state model for railroad operations. Using data from a train control technology experimen...

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Human Factors Phase III: Effects of Train Control Technology on Operator Performance

CITE Title : Human Factors Phase III: Effects of Train Control Technology on Operator Performance Creator(s) : Lanzilotta, E.;Sheridan, T.; Corporate Creator(s) : John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.) Corporate Contributor(s) : United States. Federal Railroad Administration. Office of Research and Development Published Date : 2005-01-01 Report Number : DOT-VNTSC-FRA-05-01;DOT/FRA/ORD-04/18; URL : https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/8755 "Human Factors Phase III:" (2005). "Human Factors Phase III: Effects of Train Control Technology on Operator Performance" (2005) "Human Factors Phase III: Effects of Train Control Technology on Operator Performance" , 2005 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Lanzilotta, E. ;

Sheridan, T.

2005-01-01

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This report describes a study evaluating the effects of train control technology on locomotive engineer performance. Several types of train control sy...

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Two-car impact test of crash energy management passenger rail cars : analysis of occupant protection measurements

CITE Title : Two-car impact test of crash energy management passenger rail cars : analysis of occupant protection measurements Creator(s) : Severson, Kristine J.;Parent, Daniel;Tyrell, David C.; Corporate Creator(s) : John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.) Corporate Contributor(s) : United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration Published Date : 2004-11-13 Report Number : IMECE2004-61249 URL : https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/9863 "Two-car impact test of" (2004). "Two-car impact test of crash energy management passenger rail cars : analysis of occupant protection measurements" (2004) "Two-car impact test of crash energy management passenger rail cars : analysis of occupant protection measurements" , 2004 Export RIS Citation Information.

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2004-11-13

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As a part of ongoing passenger rail equipment safety research, a full-scale impact test of two cars with energy absorbing end structures was carried o...

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Development of crash energy management designs for existing passenger rail vehicles

CITE Title : Development of crash energy management designs for existing passenger rail vehicles Creator(s) : Martinez, Eloy;Tyrell, David;Perlman, Benjamin; Corporate Creator(s) : John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.);Tufts University; Corporate Contributor(s) : United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration. Office of Research and Development Published Date : 2004-11-13 Report Number : IMECE2004-61601 URL : https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/9860 "Development of crash energy" (2004). "Development of crash energy management designs for existing passenger rail vehicles" (2004) "Development of crash energy management designs for existing passenger rail vehicles" , 2004 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Martinez, Eloy ;

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2004-11-13

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As part of the passenger equipment crashworthiness research,sponsored by the Federal Railroad Administration and supported bythe Volpe Center, passeng...

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Finite element estimation of the residual stresses in roller-straightened rail

CITE Title : Finite element estimation of the residual stresses in roller-straightened rail Creator(s) : Talamini, Brandon;Gordon, Jeff;Perlman, A. Benjamin; Corporate Contributor(s) : John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.);Tufts University;United States. Federal Railroad Administration; Published Date : 2004-11-13 Report Number : IMECE2004-61850 URL : https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/8992 "Finite element estimation of" (2004). "Finite element estimation of the residual stresses in roller-straightened rail" (2004) "Finite element estimation of the residual stresses in roller-straightened rail" , 2004 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Talamini, Brandon ;

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2004-11-13

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The purpose of this paper is to develop models to accurately predictthe residual stresses due to the roller straightening of railroad rails.Several as...

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Supporting Railroad Roadway Work Communications with a Wireless Handheld Computer: Volume 2: Impact on Dispatcher Performance

CITE Title : Supporting Railroad Roadway Work Communications with a Wireless Handheld Computer: Volume 2: Impact on Dispatcher Performance Creator(s) : Masquelier, T.;Sheridan, T.;Multer, J; Corporate Creator(s) : John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.);United States. Federal Railroad Administration; Published Date : 2004-10-01 Report Number : DOT-VNTSC-FRA-04-03;DOT/FRA/ORD-04/13.II; URL : https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/37950 "Supporting Railroad Roadway Work" (2004). "Supporting Railroad Roadway Work Communications with a Wireless Handheld Computer: Volume 2: Impact on Dispatcher Performance" (2004) "Supporting Railroad Roadway Work Communications with a Wireless Handheld Computer: Volume 2: Impact on Dispatcher Performance" , 2004 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Masquelier, T. ;

Sheridan, T.
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2004-10-01

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This report is the second in a series documenting the development and evaluation of a software application to facilitate communications for railroad r...

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Impact of data link technology on railroad dispatching operations

CITE Title : Impact of data link technology on railroad dispatching operations Creator(s) : Malsch, N.;Sheridan, T.;Multer, J; Corporate Creator(s) : John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.);United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration; Published Date : 2004-10-01 Report Number : DOT-VNTSC-FRA-04-04;DOT/FRA/ORD-04/11; URL : https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/5876 "Impact of data link" (2004). "Impact of data link technology on railroad dispatching operations" (2004) "Impact of data link technology on railroad dispatching operations" , 2004 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Malsch, N. ;

Sheridan, T.
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2004-10-01

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This study examined data link communication as an alternative channel to voice radio for railroad dispatchers. The goal was to compare how data link a...

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Supporting railroad roadway work communications with a wireless handheld computer. Volume 1 : usability for the roadway worker

CITE Title : Supporting railroad roadway work communications with a wireless handheld computer. Volume 1 : usability for the roadway worker Creator(s) : Oriol, N;Sheridan, T.;Multer, J; Corporate Creator(s) : John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.);United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration; Published Date : 2004-10-01 Report Number : DOT-VNTSC-FRA-04-02;DOT/FRA/ORD-04/13.1; URL : https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/8750 "Supporting railroad roadway work" (2004). "Supporting railroad roadway work communications with a wireless handheld computer. Volume 1 : usability for the roadway worker" (2004) "Supporting railroad roadway work communications with a wireless handheld computer. Volume 1 : usability for the roadway worker" , 2004 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Oriol, N ;

Sheridan, T.
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2004-10-01

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Communications in current railroad operations rely heavily on voice communications. Radio congestion impairs roadway workers’ ability to communicate...

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Effects of wear and service conditions on residual stresses in commuter car wheels

CITE Title : Effects of wear and service conditions on residual stresses in commuter car wheels Creator(s) : Gordon, Jeff;Perlman, A. Benjamin; Corporate Creator(s) : John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.) Published Date : 2004-09-01 URL : https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/8993 "Effects of wear and" (2004). "Effects of wear and service conditions on residual stresses in commuter car wheels" (2004) "Effects of wear and service conditions on residual stresses in commuter car wheels" , 2004 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Gordon, Jeff ;

Perlman, A. Benjamin

2004-09-01

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This paper illustrates application of the shakedown residual stress estimation technique toassess the effects of service conditions on wheel residual ...

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Optimizing Staffing levels and Schedules for Railroad Dispatching Centers

CITE Title : Optimizing Staffing levels and Schedules for Railroad Dispatching Centers Creator(s) : Gertler, J;Nash, D.; Corporate Creator(s) : Foster-Miller Associates Corporate Contributor(s) : United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration. Office of Research and Development Published Date : 2004-09-01 Report Number : DFRA.010350;DOT/FRA/ORD-04/01; URL : https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/8749 "Optimizing Staffing levels and" (2004). "Optimizing Staffing levels and Schedules for Railroad Dispatching Centers" (2004) "Optimizing Staffing levels and Schedules for Railroad Dispatching Centers" , 2004 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Gertler, J ;

Nash, D.

2004-09-01

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This report presents the results of a study to explore approaches to establishing staffing levels and schedules for railroad dispatchers. Thework was ...

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Crashworthiness analysis of the Placentia, CA rail collision

CITE Title : Crashworthiness analysis of the Placentia, CA rail collision Creator(s) : Parent, Daniel;Tyrell, D.;Perlman, A. B.; Corporate Creator(s) : John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.);Tufts University; Corporate Contributor(s) : United States. Federal Railroad Administration. Office of Research and Development Published Date : 2004-07-14 URL : https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/9861 "Crashworthiness analysis of the" (2004). "Crashworthiness analysis of the Placentia, CA rail collision" (2004) "Crashworthiness analysis of the Placentia, CA rail collision" , 2004 Export RIS Citation Information.

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2004-07-14

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The Volpe Center is supporting the Federal Railroad Administration in performing rail passenger equipmentcrashworthiness research. The overall objecti...

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Benefit-cost evaluation of a highway-railroad intermodal control system (ICS)

CITE Title : Benefit-cost evaluation of a highway-railroad intermodal control system (ICS) Creator(s) : Lee, Douglass B.;Gay, Kevin;Carroll, Anya A.;Hellman, Adrian;Sposato, Suzanne; Corporate Creator(s) : John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.) Corporate Contributor(s) : ALSTOM (Firm);New York (State). Dept. of Transportation;United States. Federal Highway Administration;United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration; Published Date : 2004-06-01 Report Number : FHWA-JPO-04-055 URL : https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/4348 "Benefit-cost evaluation of a" (2004). "Benefit-cost evaluation of a highway-railroad intermodal control system (ICS)" (2004) "Benefit-cost evaluation of a highway-railroad intermodal control system (ICS)" , 2004 Export RIS Citation Information.

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2004-06-01

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Improved train location information and vehicle detection combined with grade crossing controls, traveler information, and traffic management can impr...

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