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Nov
1999
Technical Reports
The Aerodynamic Effects of High-Speed Trains on People and Property at Stations in the Northeast Corridor
Subject
High-Speed Passenger Rail,
Safety Advisories,
Safety Regulatory Analysis,
Safety Performance Measures
Keywords: Northeast corridor, Computational fluid dynamics, Acela, Acela trainset, aerodynamics, FLUENT
Abstract: This report presents the results of a study to evaluate the aerodynamic (air velocity and pressure) effects of the new high-speed trains on the safety and comfort of people and...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-99/12
Office
RRD
1
Oct
1999
Technical Reports
Compliance with Railroad Operating Rules and Corporate Culture Influences - Results of a Focus Group and Structured Interviews
Subject
Human Factors,
Railroad Employees
Keywords: railroad operating rules, compliance, culture
Abstract: A focus group was held at the November 11, 1996 meeting of the Operating Rules Association of North American Railroads to discuss the general issue of compliance and operating...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-99/09
Office
RRD
1
Aug
1999
Technical Reports
Improving Railroad Safety and Rail Passenger Technology through Targeted Research and Demonstrations 1992-1997
Keywords: Safety, Research and development, Equipment and components, System operations, Environment, Intelligent track/train systems, Track systems, Locomotives, Rolling Stock, Highway rail grade crossing
Abstract: " The Office of Railroad Development of the Federal Railroad Administration conducts research, development, test, and evaluation projects to directly support the Federal Railroad...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-99/02
Office
RRD
1
Aug
1999
Technical Reports
Evaluation of a Top-of-Rail Lubrication System
Keywords: Top of Rail (TOR) Lubrication; Effect of TOR Lubricant on Train Handling and Speed Control Effect of TOR Lubricant on Braking; Stop Distance; Wheel Slip; Lateral Curving Forces Safety; Energy Savings; TOR
Abstract: This report documents the testing of a top of the rail lubricant applied in computer-controlled quantities. This system, the SENTRAEN 2000™, was developed by Tranergy. The testing...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-99/13
Office
RDI-20
23
Jul
1999
Technical Reports
Report for the Workshop on ITS Standards for the Highway-Rail Intersection July 22-23,1999 Arlington Virginia
Subject
Intelligent Railroad Systems
Keywords: ITS Standards, Highway-rail intersection, Railroad crossings
Abstract: The objective of the ITS HRI Standards Workshop was to characterize and move the development process forward toward the establishment of industry concensus standards for the use...
Report Number
FRA/RRS-00/01
Office
RRS-23