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1 Apr 2006

Technical Reports

Use of Dynamic Rail Deflection as a Means of Determining Changes in Top of Rail Friction

Author
Kevin Oldknow, Kelsan Technologies and Richard Reiff, TTCI

Keywords: Dynamic rail deflection, top of systems, truck performance detectors

Abstract: To determine if the use of dynamic rail deflection (RDG) data can be used to determine the effectiveness of top of rail (TOR) systems, Transportation Technology Center, Inc. and...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-06/14
Office
RRD

1 Apr 2006

Research Results

Passenger Rail Car Evacuation Simulator

Author
Eloy Martinez

Keywords: Emergency evacuation, emergency egress. passenger train egress, passenger rail egress, computer egress models, rollover rig, simulator.

Report Number
RR06-07
Office
RDI-22

26 Mar 2006

Reports to Congress

Safety of Remote Control Locomotive (RCL) Operations

Author
Office of Railroad Safety

Subject Operating Practices, Remote Control Locomotive Operations

Keywords: RCL safety report

Abstract: By letter dated September 2, 2003, the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Committee) requested that the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) conduct an...

1 Mar 2006

Technical Reports

Comparative Safety of the Transport of High-Level Radioactive Materials on Dedicated, Key and Regular Trains - Technical Study

Author
Borener, Sherry; Baker, Gary; Hitz, John; Meltzer, Neil; Talamini, Brandon; Coltman, Michael (Volpe Center); Haines, Marsha (EG&G Technical Services)

Subject Hazardous Materials

Keywords: Spent nuclear fuel, high-level radioactive waste, HAZMAT.

Abstract: This study compares the risks in transporting spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste under three rail shipment alternatives: 1) regular train service, operating...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-05/03
Office
RRD

1 Mar 2006

Other Reports

2003 Railroad Employee Fatalities: Case Studies and Analysis

Author
Federal Railroad Administration - Office of Safety

Subject Employee Fatalities

Abstract: This document contains the following materials: ! Narrative reports which provide in-depth coverage of 2003's 16 railroad employee fatalities, helping readers to visualize the...

Office
RRS