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1 Dec 1997

Technical Reports

Investigation of Lateral Track Strength and Track Panel Shift Using AAR's Track Loading Vehicle

Author
Dingqing Li, William Shust

Subject Track

Keywords: Track Strength Inspection, In-Motion Tests, Association of American Railroads, Transportation Test Center

Abstract: The Association of American Railroads (AAR) is conducting extensive lateral track strength (track panel shift) tests using the AAR’s Track Loading Vehicle (TLV). The entire test...

Report Number
R-917
Office
RRD

1 Nov 1997

Technical Reports

Conrail Electronically Controlled Pneumatic Brake Revenue Service Test

Abstract: This letter report, prepared by the Association of American Railroads (AAR), Transportation Technology Center (TTC), Pueblo, Colorado, covers the final report on the Conrail...

Office
RRD

25 Sep 1997

Other Reports

Passenger Rail Corridor Risk Assessment

Author
Arthur D. Little, Inc.

Subject Passenger Rail

Keywords: Passenger Safety, Risk Assessment Methodologies, Rail Safety

Abstract: [From the Introduction] This presentation discusses the applications of and methodologies for performing risk assessments for passenger rail corridors: introduction to risk...

Office
RRD

1 Sep 1997

Reports to Congress

High-Speed Ground Transportation for America: CFS Report To Congress

Author
FRA

Subject High-Speed Passenger Rail

Keywords: CFS Report To Congress, High Speed Ground Transporation, Commercial Feasibility Study

Abstract: CFS Report To Congress - September 1997 This commercial feasibility study (CFS) report examines the economics of bringing high-speed ground transportation (HSGT) to well-...

1 Sep 1997

Reports to Congress

Implementation of the National Intelligent Transportation Systems Program

Author
Federal Railroad Administration; Federal Highway Administration; Federal Transit Administration; National Transportation Highway Safety Administration; Maritime Administration

Subject Intelligent Railroad Systems

Keywords: Intelligent Transporation Systems

Abstract: The 1997 Report to Congress is the fifth in a series of reports summarizing the progress of the national Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) program administered by the U.S....