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1 Sep 1992

Other Reports

Measurements and Analysis of ELF Magnetic and Electric Fields for Existing and Advanced Rail Transportation Systems: Fifth Quarterly Progress Report

Author
Electric Research and Management, Inc.

Subject Motive Power and Equipment

Keywords: Electrification, Northeast Corridor, WMATA, Technical Issues

Abstract: [From the Overview] This Quarterly Progress Report covers the effort on Contract DTFR- 53-91-C-00047, "Measurements and Analysis of ELF Magnetic and Electric Fields for Existing...

Report Number
DTFR-53-91-C-00047
Office
RRD

1 Sep 1992

Other Reports

Recommendations for Acoustical Test Facility for Maglev Research

Author
Carl Hanson, Phillip Abbot, Ira Dyer

Subject Maglev

Keywords: Noise Assessment, Test Program, Environmental Impact

Abstract: Noise from high speed operations of a maglev system is a source of concern. The German and Japanese prototype maglev systems generate high noise levels at very high speeds....

Report Number
291550-4

1 Sep 1992

Other Reports

Guide to Meeting Federal Railroad Safety Requirements

Author
Office of Safety

Subject Railroad Safety Program Management

Abstract: The purpose of this manual is to help small railroads gain a basic knowledge of the Federal railroad safety regulations. The manual is not a complete reference. It deals with...

Office
RRS

1 Jul 1992

Other Reports

Motive Power and Equipment Enforcement Manual

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Best Practices

Keywords: Safety Standards, Track Inspection, Equipment Inspection

Abstract: The Motive Power and Equipment Enforcement Manual is written to help Inspectors do their jobs. The Manual includes the regulations which set safety standards for inspections,...

Office
RRS

1 Jul 1992

Other Reports

Transportation of U.S. Grains: A Modal Share Analysis

Author
Jerry D. Norton, Paul J. Bertels, Freeman K. Buxton

Subject Evaluation

Keywords: Grain Transportation, Grain Movements, Rail Transport

Abstract: The analysis of movements of grain by mode of transport provides important information about changes in the competitiveness and relative efficiencies between the modes. The goal...

Office
RRD