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1 Mar 2004

Other Reports

Fatigue models as practical tools: diagnostic accuracy and decision thresholds.

Author
Raslear, TG, Coplen, M.

Keywords: Fatigue models as practical tools: diagnostic accuracy and decision thresholds.

Office
RRD

1 Mar 2004

Technical Reports

Locomotive-Based Top of Rail Friction Control Implementation Results and Issues: Phase 1: Atomized Spray/Friction Control Product

Author
Richard Reiff, Ruben Pena, Transportation Technology Ctr., Inc.; Ken Davis, Marty Clifton, CSX Transportation, Inc.

Keywords: top of rail lubrication (TOR), friction modification application systems, lateral curving forces, train handling

Abstract: This report documents the first phase of a test to determine what effect top of rail (TOR) friction modification has on rail surface friction, lateral curving forces, and train...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-04/07
Office
RRD

1 Mar 2004

Other Reports

Transportation Planning for the Philadelphia-Harrisburg Corridor

Author
FRA

Subject Passenger Rail

Keywords: Transportation Planning for the Philadelphia-Harrisburg Corridor

Abstract: Should the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania desire to upgrade the railroad corridor between Philadelphia and Harrisburg for improved passenger service that meets a specific travel...

Report Number
Volume I: Main Report
Office
RRD

1 Mar 2004

Other Reports

Transportation Planning for the Philadelphia-Harrisburg Corridor

Author
FRA

Subject Passenger Rail

Keywords: Transportation Planning for the Philadelphia-Harrisburg Corridor: Vol 2 Appendixes

Report Number
Volume II: Appendixes
Office
RRD

17 Feb 2004

Environmental Review Documents

Richmond - Hampton Roads Passenger Rail Project Notice of Intent (NOI)

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Keywords: Richmond - Hampton Roads Passenger Rail Project Notice of Intent (NOI), Virginia, Southeast, Northeast