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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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Rail Crossing Violation Warning Application - Phase II [Research Results]

CITE Title : Rail Crossing Violation Warning Application - Phase II [Research Results] Creator(s) : Withers, Jared;Utterback, Jeff; Corporate Creator(s) : United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration. Office of Research, Demonstration and Innovation;Battelle Memorial Institute; Published Date : 2021-07-01 Report Number : RR 21-12 URL : /view/dot/56966 "Rail Crossing Violation Warning" (2021). "Rail Crossing Violation Warning Application - Phase II [Research Results]" (2021) "Rail Crossing Violation Warning Application - Phase II [Research Results]" , 2021 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Withers, Jared ;

Utterback, Jeff

2021-07-01

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Built upon prior proof-of-concept work performed by the Battelle Memorial Institute and sponsored jointly by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)...
Effectiveness of LED-Enhanced Signs in Reducing Incidents of Vehicles Stopping on Tracks

CITE Title : Effectiveness of LED-Enhanced Signs in Reducing Incidents of Vehicles Stopping on Tracks Creator(s) : Baron, William R.;daSilva, Marco P.; 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, Development, and Technology;United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration. Office of Railroad Policy and Development; Published Date : 2019-06-01 Report Number : DOT/FRA/ORD-19/21;DOT-VNTSC-FRA-19-06; URL : /view/dot/41694 "Effectiveness of LED-Enhanced Signs" (2019). "Effectiveness of LED-Enhanced Signs in Reducing Incidents of Vehicles Stopping on Tracks" (2019) "Effectiveness of LED-Enhanced Signs in Reducing Incidents of Vehicles Stopping on Tracks" , 2019 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Baron, William R. ;

daSilva, Marco P.

2019-06-01

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The U.S. Department of Transportation Volpe National Transportation Systems Center conducted a study of the effectiveness of LED-enhanced R8-8 signs i...
Work Schedules and Sleep Patterns of Railroad Dispatchers [Report]

CITE Title : Work Schedules and Sleep Patterns of Railroad Dispatchers [Report] Creator(s) : Gertler, Judith;Viale, Alex; Corporate Creator(s) : Foster-Miller, Inc. Corporate Contributor(s) : United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration. Office of Research and Development Contributor(s) : McCann, Leo;Melton, Gary;Murray, Audrey;McDonough, Susan; Published Date : 2007-04-01 Report Number : DFRA.010350;DOT/FRA/ORD-07/11; URL : /view/dot/62576 "Work Schedules and Sleep" (2007). "Work Schedules and Sleep Patterns of Railroad Dispatchers [Report]" (2007) "Work Schedules and Sleep Patterns of Railroad Dispatchers [Report]" , 2007 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Gertler, Judith ;

Viale, Alex

2007-04-01

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This report presents the results of a study designed to characterize the work/rest schedules and sleep patterns of U.S. railroad dispatchers and to ex...
Work Schedules and Sleep Patterns of Railroad Dispatchers [Research Results]

CITE Title : Work Schedules and Sleep Patterns of Railroad Dispatchers [Research Results] Creator(s) : Raslear, Thomas Corporate Creator(s) : United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration. Office of Research and Development Corporate Contributor(s) : Foster-Miller, Inc. Contributor(s) : McCann, Leo;Melton, Gary; Published Date : 2007-03-01 Report Number : RR07-09 URL : /view/dot/62586 "Work Schedules and Sleep" (2007). "Work Schedules and Sleep Patterns of Railroad Dispatchers [Research Results]" (2007) "Work Schedules and Sleep Patterns of Railroad Dispatchers [Research Results]" , 2007 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Raslear, Thomas

2007-03-01

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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...
Development of a General Train Movement Simulator for Safety Evaluation: Research Results

CITE Title : Development of a General Train Movement Simulator for Safety Evaluation: Research Results Creator(s) : Tse, Terry;McClure, Karen; Corporate Creator(s) : United States. Federal Railroad Administration. Office of Research and Development Published Date : 2007-02-01 Report Number : RR07-01 URL : /view/dot/40341 "Development of a General" (2007). "Development of a General Train Movement Simulator for Safety Evaluation: Research Results" (2007) "Development of a General Train Movement Simulator for Safety Evaluation: Research Results" , 2007 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Tse, Terry ;

McClure, Karen

2007-02-01

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A simulation modeling capability has been developed to replicate a rail line operation, including the detailed movement of trains and the functioning ...
Understanding how train dispatchers manage and control trains : results of a cognitive task analysis

CITE Title : Understanding how train dispatchers manage and control trains : results of a cognitive task analysis Creator(s) : Roth, Emilie M.;Malsch, Nicholas;Multer, J; Corporate Creator(s) : John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.) Published Date : 2001-05-01 Report Number : DOT-VNTSC-FRA-98-3;DOT/FRA/ORD-01/02; URL : /view/dot/8740 "Understanding how train dispatchers" (2001). "Understanding how train dispatchers manage and control trains : results of a cognitive task analysis" (2001) "Understanding how train dispatchers manage and control trains : results of a cognitive task analysis" , 2001 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Roth, Emilie M. ;

Malsch, Nicholas

2001-05-01

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This report documents the results of a Cognitive Task Analysis that examined how experienced railroad dispatchers manage andschedule trains in today�...
Safety of High-Speed Ground Transportation Systems: Human Factors Phase III: Effects of Control Automation on Operator Performance

CITE Title : Safety of High-Speed Ground Transportation Systems: Human Factors Phase III: Effects of Control Automation on Operator Performance Creator(s) : Multer, J;Lanzilotta, E.;Sheridan, T.; Corporate Creator(s) : John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.);Human-Machine Systems Laboratory;Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Corporate Contributor(s) : United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration. Office of Research and Development Published Date : 1998-04-01 Report Number : DOT-VNTSC-FRA-98-3;DOT/FRA/OD-96/09; URL : /view/dot/62395 "Safety of High-Speed Ground" (1998). "Safety of High-Speed Ground Transportation Systems: Human Factors Phase III: Effects of Control Automation on Operator Performance" (1998) "Safety of High-Speed Ground Transportation Systems: Human Factors Phase III: Effects of Control Automation on Operator Performance" , 1998 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Multer, J ;

Lanzilotta, E.

1998-04-01

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This report summarizes work done under an ongoing research program at the Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, RSPA/USDOT (Cambridge, MA) in ...
Safety of High Speed Guided Ground Transportation Systems: Human Factors Phase I: Function Analyses and Theoretical Considerations

CITE Title : Safety of High Speed Guided Ground Transportation Systems: Human Factors Phase I: Function Analyses and Theoretical Considerations Creator(s) : Sheridan, T.;Lanzilotta, E.;Askey, S.; Corporate Creator(s) : Human-Machine Systems Laboratory;Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Corporate Contributor(s) : John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.);United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration. Office of Research and Development; Published Date : 1994-10-01 Report Number : DOT-VNTSC-FRA-94-4;DOT/FRA/ORD-94/24; URL : /view/dot/8657 "Safety of High Speed" (1994). "Safety of High Speed Guided Ground Transportation Systems: Human Factors Phase I: Function Analyses and Theoretical Considerations" (1994) "Safety of High Speed Guided Ground Transportation Systems: Human Factors Phase I: Function Analyses and Theoretical Considerations" , 1994 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Sheridan, T. ;

Lanzilotta, E.

1994-10-01

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Although the speed of guided ground transportation continues to increase, the reaction time as well as the sensory and information processing capaciti...
Railroad Classification Yard Technology Manual: Volume II : Yard Computer Systems

CITE Title : Railroad Classification Yard Technology Manual: Volume II : Yard Computer Systems Creator(s) : Savage, N.P.;Tuan, P. L.;Gill, L. C.;Ellis, H. T.;Wong, P. J.; Corporate Creator(s) : SRI International Corporate Contributor(s) : John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.);United States. Federal Railroad Administration. Office of Research and Development; Published Date : 1981-08-01 Report Number : FRA/ORD-81/20.II;PB2126806; URL : /view/dot/32573 "Railroad Classification Yard Technology" (1981). "Railroad Classification Yard Technology Manual: Volume II : Yard Computer Systems" (1981) "Railroad Classification Yard Technology Manual: Volume II : Yard Computer Systems" , 1981 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Savage, N.P. ;

Tuan, P. L.

1981-08-01

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This volume (Volume II) of the Railroad Classification Yard Technology Manual documents the railroad classification yard computer systems methodology....
Railroad Classification Yard Technology Manual. Volume I : Yard Design Methods

CITE Title : Railroad Classification Yard Technology Manual. Volume I : Yard Design Methods Creator(s) : Wong, P. J.;Sakasita, M.;Stock, W. A.;Elliott, C. V.;Hackworth, M.A.; Corporate Creator(s) : SRI International Corporate Contributor(s) : John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.);United States. Federal Railroad Administration. Office of Research and Development; Published Date : 1981-02-01 Report Number : FRA/ORD-81/20.I;PB81-200560; URL : /view/dot/32572 "Railroad Classification Yard Technology" (1981). "Railroad Classification Yard Technology Manual. Volume I : Yard Design Methods" (1981) "Railroad Classification Yard Technology Manual. Volume I : Yard Design Methods" , 1981 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Wong, P. J. ;

Sakasita, M.

1981-02-01

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This volume documents the procedures and methods associated with the design of railroad classification yards. Subjects include: site location, economi...