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1 May 1992

Other Reports

Tilt Train Technology: A State of the Art Survey

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Facilities & Test Equipment

Keywords: Curving Mechanics, Tilt-Body Technologies, Tilt Operations

Abstract: This report presents a survey of the technical and operational features of existing and planned tilt-body rail passenger vehicles. It follows the general format of the December...

Office
RRD

1 Apr 1992

Other Reports

Maglev Program Test Plan: Final Interim Test Requirements Analysis Report

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Maglev

Keywords: Risk Assessment, Literature Review, Operational Concepts

Abstract: The purpose of this study is to identify test requirements for a national maglev development program. This interim report is submitted in accordance with the Maglev Test Plan...

Report Number
FRA45-92-0006
Office
RRD

1 Feb 1992

Other Reports

Guideway Structural Design and Power/Propulsion/Braking in Relation to Guideways

Author
Maglev 2000 Team

Subject Maglev

Keywords: Guideway Configurations, Cost Analysis, Guideway Evaluation

Abstract:

This report has analyzed electromagnetic and mechanical designs for a magnetically levitated train system with nominal specifications: maximum speed: 500 km/hr (300 mph);...

Office
RRD

1 Nov 1991

Other Reports

Maglev Guideway and Route Integrity Requirements: Final Interim Risk Identification Report

Author
Martin Marietta Corporation

Subject Maglev

Keywords: Risk Assessment, Railroad Technology, Risk Mitigation

Abstract: Transportation specialists have pointed to the inherent advantages of magnetic levitation (maglev) system architectures that include dedicated guideway which precludes many...

Report Number
FRA31-91-0007
Office
RRD

1 Nov 1991

Other Reports

National Maglev Initiative: Annual Report

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Maglev

Keywords: Railroad Technology, Strategic Planning, R&D

Abstract: This National Maglev Initiative (NMI) Annual Report summarizes activities carried out since the NMI's inception in the spring of 1990 through October 1991. The NMI is a...

Office
RRD