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1 Dec 1979

Other Reports

Railroad Employee Fatalities Investigated by the Federal Railroad Administration in 1979

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Employee Fatalities

Keywords: Investigations, Accident Reports, Incident Reports

Abstract:

[From the Introduction] This report represents the Federal Railroad Administration's findings in the investigation of railroad employee fatalities during 1979. Not included...

Office
RRS

1 Dec 1979

Other Reports

Use of Linear Motors for Conventional Railroad Applications

Author
Vilas D. Nene

Subject Evaluation

Keywords: Motor Performance, LIM Booster-Retarder, Eddy-Current Brake

Abstract:

This paper discusses the various possible uses of linear electric motors in railroads under particular operating conditions found in the United States. Performance...

Report Number
DOT-FR-54090
Office
RRD

28 Nov 1979

Other Reports

Project Plan for Federal Railroad Administration Research Locomotive and Train Handling Evaluator

Author
Teledyne Ryan Aeronautical

Subject Freight Operations

Keywords: Management, Engineering, Work Flow Networks

Abstract:

This project plan includes work schedules, critical tasks and sequences, a management plan, and functional engineering activities. Its appendices detail the purpose and use of...

5 Oct 1979

Other Reports

Northeast Corridor Intercity and Commuter Rail Service Coordination Study

Subject Amtrak, Intercity Passenger Rail Investment

Keywords: Northeast Corridor, Intercity, Amtrak, commuter rail

Office
RRD

1 Oct 1979

Other Reports

Accident/Incident Bulletin No. 147

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Accident Investigations

Keywords: Accident Reports, Incident Reports, Railroad Safety

Abstract:

This document contains all accidents/incidents filed by railroads in accordance with 49 CFR 225. It covers the 1978 calendar year.

Office
RRS