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The author of this article notes that railroad research reflects diverse priorities—the varied needs of carriers, shippers, travelers, and government—as well as the distinctive means for seeking new knowledge preferred by industry, government, and universities. Each of these orientations brings strengths to measuring and managing research, and aligning the motivations can enhance the effectiveness of rail research.

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pp 52-54

2013-5

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Governments; Private enterprise; Railroads; Research management; Stakeholders; Universities and colleges

Railroads; Research; I70: Traffic and Transport

TRIS, TRB, ATRI

Aug 8 2013 9:07AM

• Cooperative Research in Tank Car Safety Design: How Science and Engineering Are Reducing the Risk of Rail Transport of Hazardous Materials
• Crash Energy Management: An Overview of Federal Railroad Administration Research
• Developing and Implementing Positive Train Control at BNSF Railway
• Evaluations of Demonstration Pilots Produce Change: Fourteen Years of Safety-Culture Improvement Efforts by the Federal Railroad Administration
• Fatigue Research Improves Regulatory Effectiveness
• Gaining Track Support to Improve Track Safety, Efficiency, and the Competitiveness of the Rail Industry
• Grade Crossing Electronic Document Management Systems: Developing a Cost-Effective, Comprehensive Inventory and Project Management Tool
• Improving Railroad Track Maintenance Scheduling with Operations Research Techniques
• Increasing Opportunities for Women in Transportation: White House Forum Invites Discussion
• Introduction: Railroads and Research Sharing Track
• Launch Pad for Transportation Careers: Four Years of TRB’s Minority Student Fellows Program
• Mobile Locomotive Simulator for Human Factors Research: The Federal Railroad Administration’s Cab Technology Integration Laboratory
• On Track for Railroad Crossing Safety: North Carolina’s Sealed Corridor Program
• Realizing the Potential of Diesel Multiple-Unit Technology: Research Overcomes Barriers
• Success Factors in the Reduction of Highway–Rail Grade Crossing Incidents
• Transporting Hazardous Materials by Rail: Identifying Feasible, Lower-Risk Routes
• Trip Optimizer: Autocontrol System Saves Fuel