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16
Apr
2021
Research Results
Automated Video Inspection System for Grade Crossing Safety
Subject
Artificial Intelligence,
Grade Crossing Pedestrian Safety,
Grade Crossing Technology
Keywords: VisioStack, RailLinks, artificial intelligence, forward-facing video, grade crossing safety
Abstract: FRA sponsored a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) task to help reduce incidents at highway-rail crossings and improve the safety of both vehicles and pedestrians.
Report Number
RR 21-05
Office
RDI-21
19
Oct
2018
Technical Reports
Railroad Energy Intensity and Criteria Pollutant Emissions
Subject
Locomotive Standards (Safety & Noise)
Keywords: Railroad, energy intensity, emissions, life cycle analysis, GREET®, greenhouse gases, regulated emissions, energy, air pollutant emissions, locomotive, diesel fuel, alternative fuel
Abstract: A tiered emission factors table was developed by Argonne National Laboratory to populate its Greenhouse Gases, Regulated Emissions, and Energy Use in Transportation (GREET®) model...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-18/34
Office
RDI-22
11
Jun
2018
Technical Reports
Locomotive Performance and Engine Durability Assessment of B5 to B20 Biodiesel Fuel Usage
Subject
Locomotive Standards (Safety & Noise)
Keywords: Biodiesel, engine components, fuel, elastomers, O-rings, 20 percent biodiesel, B20, 5 percent biodiesel, B5, durability, locomotive
Abstract: This report summarizes work performed by Southwest Research Institute (SwRI®) to investigate the durability of several locomotive engine components under various blends of...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-18/18
Office
RDI-22
23
Jan
2018
Presentations
Autonomous Track Geometry Measurement System: Technical Development & Short Line Demonstration
Subject
Safety Performance Measures
Keywords: Track geometry inspection, autonomous, unmanned, ATGMS, autonomous track geometry measurement systems, track assessment
Abstract: What is Autonomous Inspection: The process of inspecting the track from revenue service trains using unattended instrumentation with minimal direct involvement. Autonomous...
Presenter
Federal Railroad Administration
Audience
Engineers, Railroad Industry Professionals, General Public
Location
Washington, DC
United States
30
Nov
2017
Presentations
Coordinating with Railroads and Utilities
Subject
Safety Performance Measures
Keywords: utilities, safety, agreements, right-of-way
Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration hosted the fourth annual FRA Rail Program Delivery Meeting - a 1.5-day conference for grantees, railroad representatives, federal oversight...
Presenter
Rob Ball; Marian Rule; Jonathan Seager; French Thompson
Audience
FRA HQ
Location
Washington, DC
United States