TTI Rail Research promotes and actively researches ways to enhance the safety of the nation’s railway system.

Description

The Texas Transportation Institute’s Rail Research Group promotes and actively researches ways to enhance the safety of the nation’s railway system. Among their research disciplines include highway-rail grade crossings, hazardous materials, signal and train control, and operating practices.

Outreach and Technology Transfer

Safety being a key ingredient in research efforts, the Rail Research Group hosts a biennial National Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Training Conference. This venue provides university-based researchers, industry professionals, federal and state department of transportation personnel, consultants, and vendors the opportunity to discuss current and future efforts to enhance safety for the public at highway-rail grade crossings. In addition, staff is involved with programs, such as Operation Lifesaver, to help educate the public about the dangers inherent at highway-rail crossings and trespassing along rail rights-of-way.

Research Initiatives

To view an abstract of current and past projects, click on the following titles:

• Crew Resource Management (CRM) Training for the Railroad Industry
• Lack of Law Enforcement and Prosecution at Highway-Rail Guard Crossings
• Identification of Priority Rail Projects
• Strategic Planning for Minimizing the Impact of the Railroad on Texas A&M University
• Assessing the Impact of Railroad Operations in the Houston East End
• Continued Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Law Enforcement and Judicial Training

Resources

• FRA Railroad Safety
• Operation Lifesaver Safety Tips & Messages

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