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1
Aug
1990
Reports to Congress
Railroad Passenger Car Waste Retention Systems
Subject
Passenger Rail
Keywords: Waste retention technologies, Waste retention systems
Abstract: Amtrak presently is permitted to dump untreated waste from passenger train toilets and washing facilities directly onto the track. Older cars (predating Amtarak's formation in...
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...
1
Jun
1990
Reports to Congress
Assessment of the Potential for Magnetic Levitation Transportation Systems in the Unite States: Report Supplement
Subject
Maglev
Keywords: Railroad Technology, Economic Analysis, Development Plan
Abstract: The Supplement of this report to Congress includes a more detailed discussion of technological, economic and legal issues involved in advancing a U.S. maglev system. Chapter I of...
1
May
1990
Reports to Congress
Train Dispatcher Training Standards Inquiry : Report to Congress
Subject
Evaluation
Abstract: Since 1979, FRA has conducted a number of special safety assessments on selected railroads to complement on-going inspection programs. In 1987 FRA deviated from the traditional...
1
Feb
1989
Reports to Congress
Deferred Maintenance and Delayed Capital Improvements on Class II and Class Ill Railroads : A Report to Congress
Subject
Track
Abstract: The rapid growth of short line and regional railroads is one of the most important recent developments in the railroad industry. By acquiring and operating light density lines...