Railroads
U.S. DOT SBIR Program Calls for Innovative Research Proposals
The U.S. DOT's Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program seeks innovative research proposals from small businesses to address specific research challenges facing the modal administrations. The SBIR Program Office at Volpe, The National Transportation Systems Center, has...
Website Aims to Reduce Fatigue Among Railroaders
When sleep takes a back seat for a railroader, the on-the-job consequences can be fatal. A new interactive, multimedia website educates railroad employees about the importance of healthy sleep and helps them make informed decisions about sleep to improve workplace performance.
Unique Partnership Leads to Safer Rails
Officials from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Research and Innovative Technology Administration, and Volpe traveled to Pueblo, Colorado, to visit Transportation Technology Center, Inc., the test track used by the FRA.
Joint Volpe-FRA Pilot Makes Measurable Improvements in Rail Safety
A recent analysis has shown that the Federal Railroad Administration's (FRA) Confidential Close Call Reporting System (C3RS) program has made significant improvements in both safety and safety culture since its introduction in 2007, including a 31 percent decrease in derailments.
Trains Magazine Features Volpe's Crashworthiness Expert
Cited as an expert on crashworthiness, safety standards, and regulations by Trains Magazine, Tyrell offers insights into how Volpe's simulation and crash modeling work informs design, which helps the Federal Railroad Administration set standards and ultimately save lives.
Confidential Close Calls Reporting: Analyzing Today's Mistakes to Prevent Tomorrow's
At four railroad carriers involved in a pilot safety program, employees are encouraged to report their mistakes in an effort to learn about unsafe conditions before they result in harm. Volpe manages the program's implementation and evaluation and serves as an expert advisor.