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Development of combined transitional pavement structure for urban tram track-road grade crossings
The grade crossings and adjacent pavements of urban trams are generally subjected to complex load conditions and are susceptible to damage....
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Level of Service Criteria of Rail Road Grade Crossing Based on the Perceptions of Motorist and Non-motorist
The current study explores whether motorists’ and non-motorists’ perceptions of level of service (LOS) accounting for various attributes at rail road...
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Integrating Station-Area Development with Rail Transit Networks: Lessons from Japan Railway in Tokyo
Rail transit is a primary transport mode in Tokyo and has become the backbone of its urban development. Tokyo rail transit networks consist of the...
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Conceptual Drainage Design of an Urban Rail Transit Project
Urban rail transit systems in Canada have been undergoing expansions in recent years. Many of these expansions are routed through existing...
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Accident and hazard prediction models for highway–rail grade crossings: a state-of-the-practice review for the USA
Highway–rail grade crossings (HRGCs) are one of the most dangerous segments of the transportation network. Every year numerous accidents are recorded...
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Deployment of Autonomous Trains in Rail Transportation: Addressing the Needs for Higher Education and Leadership
Nowadays, there are fully Autonomous Trains (ATs) that have been deployed for passenger and freight transportation. Automation is viewed as an...
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Safety Management in Rail Transport: Theoretical Assumptions and Practical Implications
Purpose: The aim of this chapter is to present the key assumptions for understanding rail transport safety management. Design/Methodology/Approach: A...
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Replication of Accelerations of Single Obstacle Crossings in a Comfort-Simulator
Several factors are influencing the comfort in passenger cars, some of them belong to vibrations which exert upon the passenger. Usually, typical...
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Cost Analysis and Prediction of Railroad Level Crossing Accidents for Indian Railways
With the tremendous increase in the number of vehicles, the dense traffic created can lead to accidents and fatalities. In a traffic system, the...
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Railway Noise Pollution in Urban Environments
The urban environment is characterized by diverse noise sources, which include various modes of transport, industrial activities, household...
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Analysis of Railroad Accident Prediction using Zero-truncated Negative Binomial Regression and Artificial Neural Network Model: A Case Study of National Railroad in South Korea
Conventional statistical models, such as Poisson or negative binomial, have predefined underlying relationships between explanatory variables....
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Study of Indirect Traffic Parameters Along Metro Construction Route
Metro rail is proving to be beneficial in many countries over the time as it reduces the traffic congestion. The construction of elevated metro lines...
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A Framework for Selecting Safety Treatments for Rural Roads
Road safety is a vital element of the road's overall function, which is often neglected in decision-making for road maintenance management. As a...
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Introducing Automated Obstacle Detection to British Level Crossings
This paper discusses the implementation of automated obstacle detection to British level crossings to improve safety and efficiency, reduce costs and...
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Real-Time Detection and Recognition of Railway Traffic Signals Using Deep Learning
Automated detection and recognition of traffic signals are of great significance in railway systems. Autonomous driving solutions are well...
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Planning for Traditional and Special Area Requirement Travel Modes—Existing Scenario and Way Forward
In India, traditionally, due to the presence of heterogeneity in traffic, there exists enormous diversity in the available modes of transport,...
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The Role of Built Environment on Pedestrian Safety and Pedestrian Activity at Urban Signalized Intersections
The present paper examines the role of the built environment on pedestrian-vehicular crashes, pedestrians’ risk perception, and pedestrians’ unsafe...
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Study on the Elements Affecting the Pedestrian Movements Around the Bus Stations of Indore BRT
Indore BRT is a median bus only lane, single route system that covers a length of 11.4 km. There are 20 median bus stations and one curb side...
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Impact of Waiting Times on Risky Driver Behaviour at Railway Level Crossings
Increased road and rail traffic in Australia results in actively protected crossings being closed for extended periods of time during peak hours....