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Environmental Review Documents
Southeast High Speed Rail Tier 1 Final EIS Appendicies
Keywords: Southeast High Speed Rail Tier-1
Technical Reports
Determination of a Sound Level for Railroad Horn Regulatory Compliance
Keywords: Train Horn Rule and Quiet Zones
Abstract: This paper examines ways to determine the sound level required for drivers to detect a railroad horn to support rulemaking regarding the use of horns at grade crossings.
Technical Reports
Locomotive Crashworthiness Impact Test No. 1: Test Procedures, Instrumentation and Data
Keywords: Hopper Cars, Impact Test, Angle of Attack
Abstract: A full-scale locomotive impact test was performed August 1, 2002. The test involved a SD-45 locomotive, modified to meet AAR Specification S-580, and three trailing loaded hopper...
Technical Reports
Tank Car Relief Valve Requirements for Liquid Poison Inhalation Hazard Lading
Keywords: Tank Car, Hazardous Materials, Pressure Relief Valve, Poison Inhalation Hazard, Thermally Reactive Materials, Polymerizable Materials
Abstract: Analyses were performed by Transportation Technology Center, Inc., a subsidiary of the Association of American Railroads, to determine if the changes made to Chapter 49 of the...
Technical Reports
Rails-with-Trails: Lessons Learned Literature Review, Current Practices, Conclusions
Keywords: Rails with trails, RWT, Shared use paths, Trails, Crossings, Highway rail grade crossings, Safety
Abstract: This report examines safety, design, and liability issues associated with shared use paths and other trails within or adjacent to active rail and transit tracks.