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Technical Reports
Objective Evaluation of Risk Reduction from Tank Car Design and Operations Improvements – Extended Study
Keywords: Hazardous materials, probability of puncture, risk evaluation, tank car puncture resistance
Abstract: This report describes a novel and objective methodology for quantifying and characterizing how changes to tank car designs or the tank car operating environment lead to reductions...
Technical Reports
Railroad Energy Intensity and Criteria Pollutant Emissions
Keywords: Railroad, energy intensity, emissions, life cycle analysis, GREET®, greenhouse gases, regulated emissions, energy, air pollutant emissions, locomotive, diesel fuel, alternative fuel
Abstract: A tiered emission factors table was developed by Argonne National Laboratory to populate its Greenhouse Gases, Regulated Emissions, and Energy Use in Transportation (GREET®) model...
Reference Materials
How to Apply for FY 2018 CRISI-PTC Systems Grants
Keywords: FY 2018 CRISI-PTC Systems Grants
Abstract: Provide guidance to applicants on how to apply for FY 2018 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvement (CRISI)-Positive Train Control (PTC) Systems Grants
Reference Materials
Research Publications on Positive Train Control (PTC): January 2015-July 2018
Keywords: Research Publications on Positive Train Control (PTC)
Abstract: Research Publications on Positive Train Control (PTC)
Technical Reports
Ballast Fouling Measurement Tool: Phase 1
Keywords: Ground penetrating radar, GPR, RAdar Ballast Inspection Tool, RABIT, ballast, fouling, moisture
Abstract: A prototype man-portable ballast inspection instrument was developed by Earth Science Systems, LLC (ESS) at their facility for use by track inspectors based on ground penetrating...