| Title | Low-Cost Warning Device Industry Assessment [Research Results] |
|---|---|
| Record ID | 43398 |
| Corporate Creator | John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.) |
| Corporate Contributor |
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration. Office of Railroad Policy and Development |
| Publisher | United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration |
| Publication Date | 20111200 |
| Language | English |
| Abstract | Virtually all of the grade crossing train detection and warning systems in the United States use a variant of the track circuit technology developed over a century ago. Track circuits have evolved through the years, but the design and principles of operation have changed little. Although highly reliable, track-circuit–based train detection systems are costly to install and maintain. Systems that leverage low-cost, nontraditional technologies are an attractive alternative at low-usage grade crossings. The challenge for the railroad industry is to develop systems that are low in cost and safe. |
| Rosap ID | dot:9525 |
| Rosap URL | https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/9525 |
| TRT Terms | Railroad grade crossings; Railroad facilities; Railroad crashes; Ground transportation crashes; Railroad safety; Transportation safety; Prevention; Warning devices; Marginal costs |
| General Subjects | Highway-railroad grade crossings--United States--Safety measures; Railroad accidents--United States--Prevention; Highway-rail; Grade crossing; Low-cost warning devices; Railroad safety |
| Classification | NTL - RAIL TRANSPORTATION - Railroad Highway Grade Crossings; NTL - RAIL TRANSPORTATION - Rail Safety |
| Geographical Coverage |
United States |
| OCLC | 782951528 |
| Report Number | RR 11-26 |
| Availability | Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, Technical Reference Center |
| Resource type | Booklet/Pamphlet |
| URL | https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/43000/43300/43398/RR_Low_Cost_Warning_Devices_final.pdf |
| Format | |
| Database | NTL Digital Repository |