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1
Apr
2001
Other Reports
An Examination of Amtrak's Acela High Speed Rail Simulator for FRA Research Purposes
Subject
Amtrak
Keywords: Human Factors, Computer Simulation, Railroad Technology
Abstract: Amtrak recently completed upgrading the northeast corridor (NEC) to become the nation’s first high speed rail corridor. As part of this upgrade, Amtrak acquired a simulator to...
Office
RRD
1
Apr
2001
Other Reports
Intercity Freight and Passenger Rail: State and Local Project Reference Guide - Public-Private Partnership and TEA-21
Subject
Evaluation
Keywords: Mergers, Rail Project Opportunities, Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century
Abstract: [From the Introduction] On June 9, 1998, the President signed into law PL 105-178, the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21) authorizing highway, highway safety...
Office
RRD
20
Mar
2001
Technical Reports
Concept of Operations and System Requirements Specification for a Vehicle Tracking System at the Transportation Technology Center
Subject
Evaluation
Keywords: GPS, Vehicle Tracking. Location Determination System, Satellite Tracking, Railroad
Abstract: Transportation Technology Center, Inc. (TTCI), a subsidary of the Association of American Railroads (AAR), performed a review of currently available Vehicle Tracking System (VTS)...
Office
RRD
1
Mar
2001
Research Results
T-16: FRA's High Speed Research Car
Subject
Track,
Tracks & Structures,
Track/Train Interactions
Keywords: T-16, track inspection
Report Number
RR01-01
1
Jan
2001
Other Reports
FAST Heavy Axle Load Program Safety Compendium
Subject
Facilities & Test Equipment
Keywords: Facility for Accelerated Service Testing, HAL, Operational Safety
Abstract: [From the Introduction] The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and the Association of American Railroads (AAR) have jointly funded research activity at the Facility for...
Office
RRD