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13 Jun 1994

Other Reports

Rail-Highway Crossing Safety Action Plan Support Proposals

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Highway-Rail Grade Crossings

Keywords: Rail Trespassing, Traffic Law, Operation Lifesaver

Abstract: This Action Plan presents a multi-faceted, multi-modal approach for improving safety at our Nation’s highway-rail crossings and for the prevention of trespassing on the rights-of-...

Office
RRD

1 Jun 1994

Technical Reports

ICE/U.S. Demonstration Vehicle Dynamics Tests Test Report

Author
Brian T. Whitten, Dale Stout

Subject High-Speed Passenger Rail

Keywords: High-Speed Rail; Cant Deficiency; Safety; German Train; Lateral Acceleration; Curving; Vehicle Dynamics; Safety Regulations; Ground Transportation

Abstract: This test report documents the procedures events, and results of vehicle dynamic tests carried out on the German ICE trainset in the U.S. during July 1993. These tests, sponsored...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-94/25
Office
RDI-20

1 Jun 1994

Technical Reports

Study to Establish Ride Comfort Criteria for High Speed Magnetically Levitated Transportation Systems

Author
Federal Railroad Administration; E. Donald Sussman; J.K. Pollard; Peter Mengert; Robert DiSario

Subject High-Speed Passenger Rail, Maglev

Keywords: Magnetic levitation, Maglev, Vertical acceleration, Roll rates, Ride Quality

Abstract: The ride motions of a Maglev system were simulated by performing specific vertical and roll maneuvers in a small executive jet aircraft. After each maneuver the passenger subjects...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/NMI-94/1

1 Jun 1994

Other Reports

EMI Testing of a High Speed Trainset: German Intercity Express (ICE)

Author
Robert F. Gray, Leedy G. Ambrose

Subject Evaluation

Keywords: Northeast Corridor, Signaling, Power Distribution

Abstract: [From the Introduction] A series of tests were performed to investigate the potential for electromagnetic interference (EMI) from the operation of the German Inter-City Express (...

Office
RRD

1 Jun 1994

Technical Reports

Fundamental Track Gage Widening Tests Using the Track Loading Vehicle

Author
W. P. O'Donnell, A. B. Hazell, Semih Kalay

Subject Facilities & Test Equipment

Keywords: Wheel Drop Derailments, Derailment Criteria, Rail Rollover, Lateral Load Severity, Projected Load Gage, Extrapolation Factors, Lateral Track Strength

Abstract: In early 1991, a series of fundamental track gage widening tests were conducted at the Transportation Test Center. Tests, using the Track Loading Vehicle (TLV), were performed to...

Report Number
R-862
Office
RRD