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1
Apr
1980
Technical Reports
TOFC Lading Response Analysis for Several Track Profiles and Hunting Conditions
Subject
Evaluation
Keywords: Freight Car Dynamic Response, Trailer-on-Flat-Car, Rock and Roll, FRATE, Computer Program
Abstract: The computer program FRATE is a non-linear, time domain digital computer program developed under Federal Railroad Administration sponsorship for the purpose of studying freight...
Report Number
FRA/ORD-80/3
Office
RRD
1
Apr
1980
Technical Reports
The Effectiveness of Flashing Lights and Flashing Lights with Gates in Reducing Accident Frequency at Public Rail-Highway Crossings, 1975-1978
Subject
Accident Reduction,
Grade Crossing Modeling and Simulation,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems
Abstract: This report describes the development of a resource allocation model based on the effectiveness of grade crossing warning devices in reducing accident potential.
Report Number
FRA-RRS-80-005
Office
RRS
1
Apr
1980
Technical Reports
Identification and Evaluation of Off-Track Train Detection Systems for Grade Crossing Applications
Subject
Grade Crossing Technology,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings,
Track/Train Interactions
Abstract: The study examined all potential train detection techniques which do not use the track, analyzing both point sensing and continuous sensing system approaches.
Report Number
FRA/ORD-80/32
Office
RRD
27
Mar
1980
Technical Reports
Summary and Generalization of the Conrail Electrification Study Results for Application to Other Railroads
Subject
Evaluation
Keywords: Cost Analysis, Economic Impact, Railroad Electrification
Abstract: The recent railroad electrification feasibility study of the Conrail line segment from Harrisburg to Pittsburgh is reviewed in this report. Approach to design and operational...
Report Number
DOT-TSC-1686
Office
RPD-22
24
Mar
1980
Technical Reports
Evaluation of Rail Wear at the Facility for Accelerated Service Testing
Subject
Rail and Infrastructure Integrity,
Best Practices
Abstract: The rail metallurgy experiment at the Facility for Acceleration Service Testing (FAST) is intended to provide information on the wear and failure behavior of a variety of rail...
Report Number
FAST/TTC/TN-80/04
Office
RRD