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1 Aug 1991

Technical Reports

FAST/HAL Mechanical Component Performance Test

Author
Robert L. Florom

Subject Evaluation

Keywords: Flange and Rim Wear, Wheel Profile, Three-Piece Trucks

Abstract: The Association of American Railroads and the Federal Railroad Administration conducted a research program to investigate the implications of operating Heavy Axle Load (HAL)...

Report Number
FRA/ORD-91/09
Office
RRD

1 Aug 1991

Other Reports

Interim Report on Magnetic Field Testing of TR07 Maglev Vehicle and System, Conducted August 1990

Author
Electric Research and Management, Inc.

Subject Maglev

Keywords: Environment Impact, Health Impact, Railroad Technology

Abstract: As part of the United States National Maglev Initiative, the Departments of Transportation and Energy and the Army Corps of Engineers are working together to evaluate and clarify...

Report Number
DTFR53-91-C-00047
Office
RRD

1 Jul 1991

Technical Reports

Safety Relevant Observations on the Ice High-Speed Train

Author
M. R. Coltrnan, R. M. Dorer, W. T. Hathway, R. A. Wlodyka

Keywords: high-speed ground transportation; high-speed rail; high-speed trains; ICE; Intercity Express; German National Railway

Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is concerned with safety the of high-speed rail technology proposed for possible application in the United States. This report, one in a...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-91/04
Office
RDI-20

1 Jul 1991

Other Reports

Safety Relevant Observations on the TGV High Speed Train

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Evaluation

Keywords: Specifications, Vehicle-Track Interaction, Safety Assessment, Train Grande Vitesse

Abstract: This report describes the background leading up to the development of the train grande vitesse (TGV) system, the French high-speed technology; the technology itself in some detail...

Office
RRD

1 Jul 1991

Other Reports

Accident/Incident Bulletin No. 159: Calendar Year 1990

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Accident Investigations

Abstract:

Railroads are required to file monthly accident/incident reports with the Federal Railroad Administration's (FRA) ·Office of Safety 'in accordance with 49 "¢FR 225. Bulletin...