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FRA simulator may predict crew behavior

FRA researchers will be using an advanced train simulator to help identify safety problems and effective solutions.

 

The new $1.6 million Cab Technology Integration Laboratory (CTIL) the train simulator -- will be housed at DOTs Volpe National Transportation Systems in Cambridge, Mass.

 

"Among its capabilities, the full-sized locomotive simulator can accurately record crew behavior through the use of video, audio and eye-tracking capabilities at the control and button-pushing level," the FRA said. "This allows researchers to observe the actions of train crews, and monitor the corresponding effect of their actions on the simulated locomotive they are operating." 

 

"The simulator will permit advanced research into the role human factors play in freight and passenger train accidents, injuries and deaths," the FRA said. "Specifically, the simulator will be used to evaluate the safety and reliability of new locomotive technology systems, controls and displays prior to their wholesale adoption and use by the railroad industry."

March 24, 2010


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Hopefully the FRA investigators running the new 1.6 million dollar simulator will get a shitty line-up with the 1st out investigator being paper deadheaded to the lunch room....... plus a short call........!!

For best results the simulator should only be run between noon and 4pm, Monday thru Friday......

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-- Edited by Calvin on Thursday 25th of March 2010 07:55:24 AM

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Crew behavior. Ain't that an oxymoron or something?

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U.S.Department of Transportation
Office of Public Affairs
Washington, D.C.
www.dot.gov/affairs/briefing.htm
News

FRA Launches A New Train Safety Tool

Contact: Warren Flatau
Telephone: (202) 493-6024

Tuesday, March 23, 2010 (Washington, DC)

New, Innovative Train Simulator Will Improve Research Efforts

Efforts to prevent train accidents caused by human error took a giant leap forward today with the installation of a technologically advanced train simulator, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Administrator Joseph C. Szabo announced today.

The newly acquired equipment will permit researchers to realistically simulate innumerable conditions and scenarios encountered during railroad operations to help identify safety problems and develop effective solutions. The $1.6 million Cab Technology Integration Laboratory (CTIL) was constructed by Alion Science and Technology headquartered in McLean, Virginia, and will be located at the U.S. Department of Transportations Volpe National Transportation Systems in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Developing new and innovative rail safety technologies is one of the most important and rewarding things we do, said Administrator Szabo. He added, It is inspiring to know that this work will ultimately prevent injuries and save lives.

Among its capabilities, the full-sized locomotive simulator can accurately record crew behavior through the use of video, audio and eye-tracking capabilities at the control and button-pushing level. This allows researchers to carefully observe the actions of train crews, and monitor the corresponding effect of their actions on the simulated locomotive they are operating. Other features include modeling and visualization technologies which are tools to optimize the physical design and configuration of locomotive cabs to enhance crew performance.

Using the simulator as a laboratory, FRA will continue its longstanding research program to analyze the role human factors play in freight and passenger train accidents, injuries and deaths. Specifically, the simulator will be used to evaluate the safety and reliability of new locomotive technology systems, controls and displays prior to their wholesale adoption and use by the railroad industry.

Created to minimize the risk of human errors that may lead to an accident, the FRAs Human Systems Integration (HSI) research and development program is focused on the interface between employees and railroad equipment and infrastructure. The CTIL is intended to serve as a resource for technical collaboration between government, industry, academia, and others to improve train crew decision-making and performance during routine railroad operations.

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