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17 Oct 2013

Technical Reports

Higher Speed Freight Truck Structural Analysis

Author
Sharma & Associates, Inc.

Subject Freight Operations

Keywords: Higher speed freight truck, freight truck structural analyses, freight truck for 150 mph operation

Abstract: Sharma & Associates, Inc. (SA) had previously (2005–2009) developed a higher speed freight truck under sponsorship of the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). Under the...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-13/40
Office
RRD

17 Oct 2013

Technical Reports

Higher Speed Freight Truck Performance Requirements Analysis

Author
Sharma & Associates, Inc.

Subject Freight Operations

Keywords: AAR, APTA, Carbody, Code of Federal Regulations, Coefficient of Friction, Flange Angle, Higher Speed Truck, L/V Ratio, Lateral Load, Minimally Compliant Analytical Track

Abstract: This proposed requirements document combines a set of requirements for high-speed freight car truck design and performance from the generally accepted standards in the U.S. Code...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-13/41
Office
RRD

25 Jul 2013

Technical Reports

Methodology for Cost Apportionment for a Shared 220 MHz RF Network in a Multi-railroad, Dense Traffic Area

Author
Southern California Regional Rail Authority (SCRRA)

Subject Positive Train Control, Grants & Financial Assistance

Keywords: PTC Railroad Safety Technology Grant

Report Number
FR-TEC-0004-11-01-00
Office
RRS

25 Jul 2013

Technical Reports

PTC RF Messaging Cost Allocation Calculator

Author
Office of Railroad Safety

Subject Positive Train Control, Grants & Financial Assistance

Keywords: PTC Railroad Safety Technology Grant

Office
RRS

5 Jul 2013

Technical Reports

Higher Speed Freight Truck Market Analysis

Author
Sharma & Associates, Inc.

Keywords: Average freight train speed, economic analysis, breakeven analysis, high speed freight truck, high-speed passenger trains, highway truck, market analysis, intermodal traffic, operating railroads’ perspective, premium revenue rail network

Abstract: A market analysis was conducted on behalf of FRA to determine the viability for implementation of higher speed freight rail service in anticipation of high-speed passenger rail...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-13/32
Office
RRD