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1 Feb 1991

Technical Reports

Issues in Locomotive Crew Management and Scheduling

Author
Pollard

Subject Human Factors

Keywords: railroad, locomotive engineers, fatigue, suess, circadian rhythm, sleep loss, scheduling, crew-management.

Abstract: This study explores matters related to the scheduling and management of locomotive crews, particularly as they might contribute to fatigue and stress. It describes how crews are...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/RRP-91/01
Office
RRD

1 Feb 1991

Technical Reports

Dynamic Buckling Test Analyses of a High Degree CWR Track

Author
A. Kish, G. Samavedam

Subject Track

Keywords: Track Buckling, Dynamic Buckling, Lateral Stability, Continuous Welded Rails, High Degree Curve

Abstract: Thermal buckling of railroad tracks in the lateral plane is an important problem in the design and maintenance of continuous welded rail (CWR) tracks. The work reported here is...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-90/13
Office
RRD

1 Jan 1991

Technical Reports

Review and Analysis of Railroad Passenger Car Waste Retention Systems, Volume I: Report and Appendices A and B

Author
Arthur D. Little

Subject Amtrak

Keywords: Toilet, Waste-Retention Technologies, Test Programs, Cost Evaluations

Abstract: The traditional practice of dumping railroad toilet and other waste directly onto the tracks is still used on most passenger cars operated by Amtrak. However, this practice is...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD/91-02
Office
RRD

1 Dec 1990

Technical Reports

Hazardous Material Releases Due To Unsecured Openings and Lining Failures- Volume I

Author
Rasmussen, Boghani and Venart

Subject Hazardous Materials

Keywords: hazardous materials, tank cars, excess flow valve, emergency shut-off valve, tank car liner failur; corrosion leaks; unsecure openings

Abstract: In response to the large number of unintentional releases of hazardous materials from railroad tank cars for which accidents were not the cause, the Federal Railroad...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-91/01
Office
RRD

1 Dec 1990

Technical Reports

An Assessment of High-Speed Rail Safety Issues and Research Needs

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Keywords: High-Speed Rail; Railroad Safety; Signal and Train Control Systems; Locomotives; passenger cars; High-speed track systems

Abstract: Proposals are currently being developed for high-speed wheel-on-rail passenger train service in several intercity corridors in the United States. These proposals involve the...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-90/04
Office
RDI-20