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1 Apr 1980

Technical Reports

Identification and Evaluation of Off-Track Train Detection Systems for Grade Crossing Applications

Author
E. E. Nylund, P. C. Holtermann

Subject Grade Crossing Technology, Highway-Rail Grade Crossings, Track/Train Interactions

Abstract:

The study examined all potential train detection techniques which do not use the track, analyzing both point sensing and continuous sensing system approaches.

Report Number
FRA/ORD-80/32
Office
RRD

27 Mar 1980

Technical Reports

Summary and Generalization of the Conrail Electrification Study Results for Application to Other Railroads

Author
Edward G. Schwarm

Subject Evaluation

Keywords: Cost Analysis, Economic Impact, Railroad Electrification

Abstract: The recent railroad electrification feasibility study of the Conrail line segment from Harrisburg to Pittsburgh is reviewed in this report. Approach to design and operational...

Report Number
DOT-TSC-1686
Office
RPD-22

24 Mar 1980

Technical Reports

Evaluation of Rail Wear at the Facility for Accelerated Service Testing

Subject Rail and Infrastructure Integrity, Best Practices

Abstract: The rail metallurgy experiment at the Facility for Acceleration Service Testing (FAST) is intended to provide information on the wear and failure behavior of a variety of rail...

Report Number
FAST/TTC/TN-80/04
Office
RRD

1 Mar 1980

Reports to Congress

Issues and Dimensions of Freight Car Size

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Evaluation

Keywords: Safety, Maintenance-of-Way, Derailment

Abstract: This study presents a review and evaluation of the relationships between the safety and efficiency of rail transportation and the size of railroad freight cars. The study...

1 Mar 1980

Technical Reports

Statistical Representations of Track Geometry Volume II - Appendixes

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Keywords: Track Geometry; Track Irregularities; Track Inspectior Cars; Simulation Models; Railhead Profile; Statistical Analyses; Statistical Models

Abstract: This volume contains some of the more detailed data and analyses to support the results and conclusions reached in Volume I of this report. It is divided into appendixes lettered...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-80/22.II
Office
RDI-20