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1 Aug 1994

Technical Reports

Roller Bearing Failure Mechanisms Research

Author
Robert L. Florom

Subject Facilities & Test Equipment

Keywords: Wayside Detection, Hot Bearing Detection, Acoustic Emissions, Grooved Axle Journal, Brinnel, Spall

Abstract: Mechanisms that cause roller bearing failure are not well understood and were the subject of a research program conducted by the Association of American Railroads (AAR),...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-94/21
Office
RRD

1 Jul 1994

Reports to Congress

Railroad Communications and Train Control : Report to Congress

Author
Office of Safety

Subject Positive Train Control

Keywords: ATCS; PTC

Abstract: Recent tragedies in the railroad industry have again focused attention on the prospects for improving railroad safety through enhanced radio communication and implementation of...

1 Jul 1994

Reports to Congress

Amtrak Thruway Bus Service and the Private Bus Industry

Author
Office of Railroad Development, Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Amtrak

Keywords: Private Sector, Bus Industry, Funding, California

Abstract: This report reviews the nature and extent of Amtrak's thruway feeder bus service and its effect On non- subsidized, private bus service. The "effect" on private bus service is...

1 Jul 1994

Historical Documents

Northeast Corridor Transportation Plan - New York to Boston - Volume 1

Subject Amtrak

Keywords: Northeast Corridor Transportation Plan - New York to Boston - Volume 1

Abstract:

In response to the Amtrak Authorization and Development Act of 1992, the Secretary of Transportation, in consultation with Amtrak and the commuter and freight railroads...

1 Jul 1994

Historical Documents

Northeast Corridor Transportation Plan - New York to Boston - Volume 2 (appendixes)

Subject Amtrak