Comprehensive Safety Evaluation of New AAR 220 MHz Radio Controlled Locomotive (RCL) System

Volpe Center will: (1) Update Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Remote Control Locomotive (RCL) Safety Advisory 2001-01; (2) Partner with Association of American Railroads (AAR) task forces (RTEF, WCTF) and Transportation Technology Center, Incorporated (TTCI); (3) Monitor, test and evaluate (T&E) new RCL system and infrastructure (220 MHz); (4) Develop EMI/EMC/EMR Safety Requirements and Migration Plan from existing 450 MHz RCL; (5) Analyze field tests RCL equipment (at TTCI and/or rail switchyard facilities); and (6) Identify, prevent and mitigate operational and human potential safety hazards (including EMI/EMC/EMR).

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Program Information: Equipment and Components

Language

• English

Project

• Status: Active
• Funding: $230000.00
• Sponsor Organizations:

  Federal Railroad Administration

  1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Performing Organizations:

  Association of American Railroads

  P.O. Box 11130
  Pueblo, CO  United States  81001-
• Start Date: 20061001
• Expected Completion Date: 0
• Actual Completion Date: 20091001
• Source Data: RiP Project 30702

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Electromagnetic compatibility; Electromagnetic radiation; Locomotives; Radio control; Railroad safety; Switches (Railroads)
• Subject Areas: Railroads; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01465247
• Record Type: Research project
• Source Agency: Department of Transportation
• Files: RIP, USDOT
• Created Date: Jan 3 2013 2:57PM