eLibrary Search
Your Selections:
The FRA eLibrary contains all the documents that are found throughout the FRA Public Website. Multiple pages on the website may link to the same eLibrary item based on its set of metatdata.
Can I find All FRA Documents in the Library?
Some "documents" may not appear here for the following reasons:
- Document resides on an external site for the record of source, links to the document are provided in context but not in the library as FRA does not maintain this record. This document lives on another website.
- Document has not yet been assigned keywords.
- Document is historical and has been removed from library to avoid confusion with current publications.
- Document is public affairs & policy related, such as press releases, speeches, testimony, or fact sheet. These press-related documents can now be found in the FRA Newsroom.
- Document is related to rules and notices. This information can now be found on the Rulemakings search and the Notices search, respectively.
1
Aug
1990
Technical Reports
Undesired Emergency Brake Applications - Transportation Test Center UDE Tests
Subject
Braking Systems
Keywords: Single Car Tests, Brake Pipe Pressure Fluctuations, TTC
Abstract: This report covers the Federal Railroad Administration funded Undesired Emergency Tests performed at the Transportation Test Center in Pueblo, Colorado. This report also covers...
Report Number
R-761
Office
RRD
1
Jul
1990
Other Reports
National Train Dispatcher Safety Assessment 1987-1988
Subject
Safety Performance Measures
Keywords: Training, Operational Tests, Inspections
Abstract: [From the Introduction] In 1971, FRA commissioned the Transportation Systems Center (TSC) to analyze the responsibilities of the railroad train dispatcher. The report of this...
Office
RRS
1
Jul
1990
Technical Reports
Review and Analysis of Railroad Passenger Car Waste Retention Systems Volume II: Appendices C, D and E
Subject
Industrial Hygiene,
Intercity Passenger Rail Investment
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 I & II
Office
RRD
1
Jul
1990
Technical Reports
Test of Alerter/Emergency Braking System
Subject
Braking Systems
Keywords: Simulator, Locomotive, Vigilance, Human Factors, Foot Pedal, Cab Controls
Abstract: The purpose of this alerting device test program was to obtain a base of data that can subsequently be used to determine the effectiveness of the tested equipment. The approach...
Office
RRD
1
Jun
1990
Reports to Congress
Assessment of the Potential for Magnetic Levitation Transportation Systems in the United States
Subject
Maglev
Keywords: Railroad Technology, Economic Analysis, Development Plan
Abstract: Surface and air travel are projected to double from 1988 levels early in the 21st century. Magnetic levitation (maglev) is a relatively new transportation technology, which has...