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Technical Reports
Summary Report-Ballast and Foundation Materials Research Program
Keywords: Ballast, Subgrade, Conventional Railway Track Support ystem, Finite Element Method, Ballast Cost
Abstract: This report constitutes a summary of the results of the various phases of the Ballast and Foundation Materials Research Program. Data and information obtained from the technical...
Technical Reports
Evaluation of Railroad Lime Slurry Stabilization
Keywords: Railroads, Roadbeds, Maintenance, Clay Soils, Subsoil, Soil Analysis, Soil Properties, Soil Tests, Soil Stabilization, Calcium Oxides, Slurries, Injection, Civil Engineering
Abstract: -This report describes a multifaceted investigation into the application of lime slurry pressure injection (LSPI) to stabilize and improve railroad roadbeds." - Area-s discussed...
Historical Documents
A Reexamination of the Amtrak Route Structure
Keywords: A Reexamination of the Amtrak Route Structure
Historical Documents
ICC Report to the President and the Congress; Effectiveness of the Act
Keywords: ICC Report to the President and the Congress; Effectiveness of the Act
Reports to Congress
A Reexamination of the Amtrak Route Structure
Keywords: Amtrak, Route Structure, Route Recommendations
Abstract: In 1970, th e Rail Passenger Service Act was enacted into law, and on May 1, 1971, federally sponsored intercity rail passenger service began. The Act, which envisioned limited...