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1
May
1983
Technical Reports
Cold Weather Transit Technology Program - Investigation of the High Incidence of Rail Pull Aparts on Continuous Welded Rail
Subject
Rail and Infrastructure Integrity
Keywords: Thermite Welds, Ultrasonic Inspections, Metallurgical Analysis
Abstract: This report presents the results of an investigation of the high incidence of rail pull aparts occurring on the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority's rapid transit system during...
Report Number
UMTA-IN-06-0009-83-3
Office
RRD
1
Apr
1983
Technical Reports
Control of Wheel/Rail Noise and Vibration
Subject
Track/Train Interactions,
Best Practices
Keywords: Rail Grinding; Wheel Truing
Abstract: This report presents the results of a program to develop and evaluate techniques for the control of wheel/rail noise in urban rail transit systems. The first part of the program...
Report Number
DOT-TSC-UMTA-82-S7
Office
RRD
1
Apr
1983
Technical Reports
Demonstration of the Budd Company Amcoach Tilt Body System
Subject
Passenger Rail
Keywords: Amfleet Tilt Body Coach, Tilt Body System, Curving Performance
Abstract: The objective of this program was to demonstrate the Tilt System developed by The Budd Company. This system is applicable to any corridor and it will provide the most cost...
Report Number
FRA/ORD-83/01
Office
RRD
1
Mar
1983
Reports to Congress
The Effects of Mounted Oscillating Lights on Leading Railroad Cars
Subject
Locomotive Standards (Safety & Noise),
Best Practices
Abstract: This document was prepared in response to the mandate contained in Section 702(c) Ci) of the Federal Railroad Safety Authorization Act of 1982, which directed the Secretary of...
1
Mar
1983
Technical Reports
A Model for Evaluating the Costs and Benefits of Railroad Electrification, Volume I - Model Description and Application
Subject
Evaluation
Keywords: Electric Traction, Economic Analysis, Railroad Technology
Abstract: A model has been developed to evaluate the economic benefits of large scale railroad electrification. Site specific factors which have a major impact on the rate-of-returns are...
Office
RRD