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Environmental Review Documents
Procedures for Considering Environmental Impacts
Keywords: Procedures for Considering Environmental Impacts, Environmental Assessment Procedures
Abstract: The FRA announces that it has revised its Procedures for Considering Environmental Impacts to update or eliminate outdated references to programs or...
Other Reports
Potential Improvements to the Washington-Richmond Railroad Corridor
Keywords: Potential Improvements to the Washington-Richmond Railroad Corridor Volume I - Main Report
Abstract: ...The study scope was confined to fixed facility improvements that would safely support intended train schedules, frequencies, and service reliability through the year 2015. "...
Other Reports
Potential Improvements to the Washington-Richmond Railroad Corridor
Keywords: Potential Improvements to the Washington-Richmond Railroad Corridor Volume II - Appendixes
Technical Reports
Automated Measurements of Lateral Track Panel Strength and Examinations of Track Maintenance Effects Using AAR's Track Loading Vehicle
Keywords: Track Strength Inspection, Stationary and In-Motion Tests, Train Slow-Orders
Abstract: This report summarizes test results and findings under the project "TLV Track Panel Shift and Lateral Track Strength Tests." The project was jointly funded by AAR and FRA. These...
Technical Reports
Test and Evaluation of Rail Flaw Detection Technologies
Keywords: Nondestructive Inspection, Laser Ultrasonics, Remote Field and Low Frequency Eddy Current Testing, Electromagnetic Acoustic Transducer, Flaw Growth Rate
Abstract: Internal flaws in rail occur as a consequence of the accumulation of fatigue under repeated loading. Inspection of the rail to detect flaws before they progress to complete...