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27 Jul 2016

Technical Reports

Geothermal Switch Heater Installation, Testing and Monitoring – Phases 1 & 2

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Keywords: Geothermal heat, switch plate

Abstract: Transportation Technology Center, Inc. (TTCI), Norfolk Southern (NS), and John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (Volpe) completed Phases 1 and 2 of a project on a...

Report Number
DOT/ORD/FRA-16/30
Office
RDI-21

26 Jul 2016

Technical Reports

Cost/Benefit Analysis of Head Shields for 112A/114A Series Tank Cars

Author
Adams, D. E.; Bullerdiek, W. A.; Pattern, J. S.; Vassalo, F. A.

Subject Hazardous Materials

Keywords: Protectors, Shielding, Benefit cost analysis, Tank cars, Railroad cars, Piercing, Accidents, Fire safety, Hazardous materials, Liquefied gases, Rail transportation, Class 112A tank cars, Class 114A tank cars, DOT/5A, DOT/4DZ/DC, Railroad accidents

Abstract: A cost/benefit analysis of head shields installed on new and existing 112A/114A series pressure tank cars was performed based on a redistribution of accident dollar losses. Head...

Report Number
FRA-OR&D 75-34 Final Rpt.
Office
RDI-20

26 Jul 2016

Technical Reports

Providing Wireless Bandwidth for High-speed Rail Operations

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Keywords: Positive train control, high-speed trains, bandwidth allocation and management, cell planning for high-speed trains

Abstract: This project examined the possibility of providing wireless communication for train control systems on American high-speed trains. In this study, the key issue is that the...

Report Number
DOT/ORD/FRA-16/28
Office
RDI-23

25 Jul 2016

Technical Reports

Advanced Cushioning Devices for Freight Locomotives

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Keywords: Freight locomotives, crash energy management system, collisions, system design, system analysis

Abstract: This report describes the design and analysis of an advanced cushioning device for freight locomotives. The device, or crash energy management system, minimizes the risk of...

Report Number
DOT/ORD/FRA-16/27
Office
RDI-22

8 Jul 2016

Technical Reports

Advanced Component Testing: Kaskasia Handbrake Test.

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Evaluation

Keywords: Handbrake, installation, operation, impact testing

Abstract: The evaluation of a prototype remote operation handbrake showed that it can be installed on a car with only minor modifications to connect the air. This prototype did not set the...

Report Number
DOT/ORD/FRA-16/26
Office
RDI-22