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Jan
2003
Technical Reports
Railroad Dispatcher Communications Training Materials
Subject
Human Factors
Keywords: Train dispatcher, Readback, Hearback, Listening, Memory
Abstract: Readback/hearback errors by railroad dispatcher and train crews or other track users can potentially result in accidents and derailments. The training materials developed under...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-03/12
Office
RRD
1
Dec
2002
Technical Reports
Damage Assessment of Tank Cars Involved in Accidents: Phase II - Modeling and Validation
Subject
Hazardous Materials
Abstract: The Accident Damage Assessment Guidelines used to make decisions on the safety of damage pressure tank cars were formulated in the 1970s by the Association of American Railroads (...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-02/04
Office
RRD
1
Dec
2002
Technical Reports
A Hybrid Active/Passive Exhaust Noise Control (APECS) for Locomotives
Keywords: Locomotives, APECS, Active/Passive Exhaust Noise Control System
Abstract: This report documents the analysis and development of an Active/Passive Exhaust Noise Control System (APECS) for railroad passenger locomotives that could provide at least 10 dBA...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-03/03
Office
RRD
1
Nov
2002
Technical Reports
Effect of Hollow-Work Wheels on Wheel and Rail Interaction with North American Freight Cars
Subject
Evaluation
Keywords: Wheel Wear, Vehicle Stability, Lateral Forces, Derailment Risk
Abstract: This report examines the effect that hollow-worn wheels have on wheel and rail interaction for typical North American freight cars on tangent and curved track. Hollow wear tends...
Report Number
DTFR53-93-C-00001
Office
RRD
1
Nov
2002
Technical Reports
Review and Evaluation of Track Designs for Joint High Speed Rail and Heavy Freight Operations
Subject
Freight Operations
Keywords: Alternative Track Designs, Joint High-Speed and Heavy Freight Operations
Abstract: An increasing number of railway track segments in the U. S. will soon be required to carry both high-speed passenger and heavy freight traffic. In some cases, conventional track...
Office
RRD