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Feb
1983
Technical Reports
Perturbed Track Test: Results of Data Analysis
Subject
Track/Train Interactions
Keywords: Rail Vehicle Dynamics, SAFE, Vehicle Dynamic Performance
Abstract: The Perturbed Track Test (PTT) involving the E-8 and SDP-40F locomotives was conducted at the Transportation Test Center (TTC) during November and December, 1978. Two of the...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-83/08
Office
RRD
20
Jan
1983
Other Reports
Supplemental Information Concerning the Methodology Used by IIT Research Institute to Predict the Effects of Pool Fires on Hazardous Material Tank Cars
Subject
Hazardous Materials
Keywords: Computer Program, Railroad Technology, Tank Cars
Abstract: [From the Introduction] IIT Research Institute (IITRI) developed a computer program to calculate pressures, liquid levels, and tank wall temperatures in pressure tank cars...
Office
RRD
1
Jan
1983
Reports to Congress
The President's 1981 Annual Report : To the Congress on the Administration of the Federal Railroad Safety Act of 1970
Subject
Safety Regulatory Analysis,
Statutory Mandates
Abstract: This report describes the efforts of the Department of Transportation and the Federal Railroad Administration to improve railroad safety during calendar year 1981 through...
1
Jan
1983
Technical Reports
High Cant Deficiency Test of the F40PH Locomotive and the Prototype Banking Amcoach
Subject
Facilities & Test Equipment,
Passenger Rail
Keywords: Curving Safety
Abstract: Increasing the speed of passenger trains in existing curves has been proposed as an alternative to changing curve radii for the purpose of reducing trip times on the Northeast...
Report Number
DOT-FR-83-03
Office
RRD
1
Jan
1983
Other Reports
Railroad Employee Fatalities Investigated by the Federal Railroad Administration in 1981
Subject
Employee Fatalities
Keywords: Railroad Safety, Incident Reports, Accident Reports
Abstract: [From the Introduction] This report represents the Federal Railroad Administration's findings in the investigation of railroad employee fatalities during 1981. Not included are...
Office
RRS