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1 Apr 2003

Environmental Review Documents

Los Angeles to San Diego (LOSSAN) Corridor Program Draft Strategic Plan

Author
Federal Railroad Administration, California Department of Transportation

Keywords: Los Angeles to San Diego (LOSSAN) Corridor Program Draft Strategic Plan

1 Mar 2003

Other Reports

Rail Short Haul Intermodal Case Studies: Industry Context Issues

Author
Christina Casgar, DavidDeBoer & David Parkinson

Subject Best Practices

Keywords: Rail Short Haul Intermodal Case Studies: Industry Context Issues

Abstract: The objective of this report is to provide an industry context for public officials who are interested in rail short haul intermodal corridors and to offer a template for...

Office
RRD

1 Mar 2003

Technical Reports

Passenger Trail-to-Frieght Train Impact Test: Test Procedures, Instrumentation and Data

Author
Barrie Brickle

Subject Crashworthiness - Passenger Equipment

Keywords: Impact Test, Energy Absorption, Crash Energy Management, Railway Accidents, Commuter Rail Passenger Car, Crash Dynamics

Abstract: A full-scale passenger train-to-freight train impact test was performed on January 31, 2002 at the Transportation Technology Center, Pueblo, Colorado. The actual speed of impact,...

Office
RRD

1 Mar 2003

Technical Reports

Selection of Railroad Dispatcher Candidates

Author
Federal Railroad Administration; Judith Gertier

Keywords: Train dispatcher, Personnel, Personnel selection, Personnel Assessment methods

Abstract: This report presents the results of a study to explore approaches to railroad dispatcher trainee selection. The work was conducted in response to an indication from railroad...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-03/09
Office
RDI-22

1 Mar 2003

Technical Reports

Evaluation of Concepts for Locomotive Crew Egress

Author
Federal Railroad Administration; James Carter; Judith Gertler; Sarah Acton; Stephen Kokkins

Subject Locomotive Standards (Safety & Noise)

Keywords: Egress, Locomotive, Safety, Emergency rescue

Abstract: "This report presents the results of the first phase of a program to develop innovative concepts for a locomotive crew egress system. The program targeted rollover derailment...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-03/07
Office
RRD