Author: John B. Hopkins

Date of Publication:  September 1973

Sponsoring Agency:  U.S. Department of Transportation - Federal Railroad Administration, Office of Research, Development, and Demonstrations

Performing Organization:  USDOT National Transportation Systems Center

Report No: FRA/ORD&D-74-14

Abstract:

This report is a preliminary examination of special aspects of grade crossing protection for operation of high-speed passenger trains in rail corridors for which complete grade separation is not possible.  Overall system needs and constraints are indicated, and their implications examined.  Application of conventional and improved hardware is considered, with special attention to activation criteria, appropriate motorist warning devices, stalled vehicle indicators, and train-mounted components.  Non-technical aspects of the problem are also discussed, and areas for which future research efforts may be appropriate are identified.
 

No. of Pages:  40