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9 Nov 2022

Research Results

Utilization of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in Accident Reconstruction

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Grade Crossing Technology, Highway-Rail Grade Crossings

Keywords: Photogrammetry, accident reconstruction, grade crossing, railroad safety, highway-rail grade crossing, train control

Abstract:

The Volpe National Transportation Systems Center evaluated the effectiveness of using UAVs and photogrammetry software to expedite the accident reconstruction process.

Report Number
RR 22-37
Office
RDI-23

24 Oct 2022

Research Results

Virtual Block Track Circuit Assessment

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Train Control

Keywords: Virtual Block Track Circuit, VBTC, Positive Train Control, PTC, Quasi-Moving Block, QMB, virtual block, VB, ConOps, direct current

Report Number
RR 22-34
Office
RDI-23

30 Sep 2022

Research Results

Fully Scalable Train Braking Simulation Environment

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Train Control

Keywords: Freight Trains, Braking, Positive Train Control, Simulation Environment

Report Number
RR 22-26
Office
RDI-22

21 Sep 2022

Technical Reports

New Model for Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Accident Prediction and Severity

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Grade Crossing Modeling and Simulation, Highway-Rail Grade Crossings

Keywords: New Model for Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Accident Prediction and Severity

Abstract:

FRA sponsored a research project to develop a new Accident Prediction and Severity Model for highway-rail grade crossings.
 

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-20/40
Office
RDI-23

7 Sep 2022

Research Results

On-Board Broken Rail Detection (OBRD) Research and Development

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Train Control

Keywords: Alternative Broken Rail and Rollout Detection, ABRRD, full-moving block, FMB, Head-of-Train-Alternative Broken Rail Detection, HOT-ABRD, Onboard Broken Rail Detection, OBRD, Positive Train Control, PTC, train control

Report Number
RR 22-16
Office
RDI-23