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31 Mar 1981

Historical Documents

Recommendations for Northeast Rail Service

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Passenger Rail

Keywords: Recommendations for Northeast Rail Service

1 Mar 1981

Other Reports

Non-Contacting Suspension and Propulsion Systems for Ground Transportation Volume I: Low Speed Systems

Author
R. Katz, C. Swanson

Subject Evaluation

Keywords: Canada, England, France, Germany

Abstract: This report describes twelve urban transportation concepts using non-contacting suspension/propulsion systems. Eleven use a linear induction motor; the twelfth a linear...

Report Number
DOT-FR-54090
Office
RRD

1 Dec 1980

Other Reports

Design Feasibility Study for Modifying an Existing Heavy Rapid Rail Truck to a Steerable Configuration

Author
George Mekosh, Jr.

Subject Evaluation

Keywords: PATCO System, Urban Rail, Structural Analysis

Abstract: [From the Executive Summary] The objective of this program is to determine the feasibility of modifying an existing urban rail vehicle truck to a steerable configuration for the...

Report Number
DOT-TSC-UM104-PM-80-49
Office
RRD

1 Oct 1980

Other Reports

Safety Manual for FRA Survey Vehicles

Author
Federal Railroad Administration; Ensco, Inc.

Subject Safety Advisories, Safety Regulatory Analysis, Safety Performance Measures

Keywords: Safety manual, Federal Railroad Administration Survey vehicles

Abstract: The safety rules set forth in this manual govern all FRA Survey Vehicles operated by Ensco, Inc. under contract DOT-FR53-80-C-00015. In addition, these safety rules provide...

1 Sep 1980

Other Reports

Highway-Rail Crossing Accident/Incident and Inventory Bulletin: No. 2 Calendar Year 1979

Author
Office of Safety

Subject Highway-Rail Grade Crossings

Keywords: Accident Reports, Incident Reports, Casualties

Abstract:

This is the second annual report combining rail-highway crossing accident/incident statistics with the National Rail-Highway Crossing Inventory. Accident/Incident data has been...

Office
RRS