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1
May
1995
Reports to Congress
A Review of Amtrak's On-Time Performance
Subject
Amtrak,
Budget
Keywords: Performance, Amtrak, freight, carrier, trends
Abstract: ...The freight railroads have been responsive. Recent statistics suggest a reversal in declining on-time performance trends. In each of the last three quarters, system-wide on-...
1
May
1995
Technical Reports
Vehicle Proximity Alert System : Prototype 1
Subject
Grade Crossing Technology,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems
Abstract: This report documents testing of Vehicle Proximity Alert Systems which provide drivers with an advanced warning of the approach and/or presence of a train.
Office
RRD
1
May
1995
Technical Reports
Investigation of Local Commutation as Applied to Linear Synchronous Motors for Use as a Maglev Propulsion System
Subject
Maglev
Keywords: Distributed Control, Power Transfer, Railroad Technology
Abstract: The Locally Commutated Linear Synchronous Motor (LCLSM) concept was analyzed and demonstrated. Design and analysis of an 8.1 Megawatt propulsion motor for a 100 Mg Maglev vehicle...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD - 95/01
Office
RRD
1
May
1995
Other Reports
Report No. 28 - Residual Stress in Induction-Heated Railroad Wheels: Ultrasonic and Saw Cut Measurements
Subject
Rail and Infrastructure Integrity
Keywords: Railroad Technology, Birefringence Measurements, Transducers
Abstract: [From the Introduction] This report deals principally with the ultrasonic measurement of residual stress in a set of 10 cast steel wheels of U.S. manufacture. They were all from...
Report Number
NISTIR 5038
Office
RRD
1
May
1995
Other Reports
Report No. 30 - Dynamometer-Induced Residual Stress in Railroad Wheels: Ultrasonic and Saw Cut Measurements
Subject
Rail and Infrastructure Integrity
Keywords: EMAT, Nondestructive Testing, Piezoelectric, Railroad Wheel
Abstract: This is Report Number 30 in a series covering research performed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology for the Federal Railroad Administration. This report covers...
Report Number
NIST/R 5043
Office
RRD