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1 Jan 1974

Other Reports

Eighth Report on the Railroad Technology Program

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Best Practices, Intelligent Railroad Systems

Keywords: Research and Development, Safety, Railroad Research Information Service

Abstract:

This annual report by the Secretary of Transportation serves as an information source for those having a technological interest in FRA's research, development and demonstration...

Office
RRD

1 Jan 1974

Other Reports

Harmonic Roll Series : Volume 2 : 70 Ton Truck Component Data Physical Restraints Mechanical Properties Damping Characteristics

Author
Industry Research Program on Track-Train Dynamics

Subject Track/Train Interactions

Abstract: The following reference manual on truck component data and truck characteristics was developed as a joint effort of the Association of American Railroads, the Railway Progress...

Office
RRD

1 Nov 1973

Other Reports

Ride Roughness Tests: Cleveland Transit System, September 1973

Author
Lowell V. Babb

Subject Evaluation

Keywords: Alternating Current Traction Monitors, Performance Tests, Direct Transit

Abstract: [From the Introduction] The Cleveland Transit System (CTS) has undertaken an UMTA- sponsored program to evaluate the use of alternating current traction motors on rapid transit...

Report Number
PM-P-5
Office
RRD

1 Jul 1973

Other Reports

Guidelines for Writing Railroad Operating Rules

Author
Donald B. Devoe and Anne W. Story

Abstract: This report constitutes an aid to persons or groups who must create or revise railroad operating rules. It provides guidance for avoiding confusion, ambiguity and misconceptions...

1 Jun 1973

Other Reports

Rail-Highway Grade-Crossing Accident For the Year Ended December 31, 1972

Author
Office of Safety

Subject Highway-Rail Grade Crossings

Keywords: Accident Reports, Incident Reports, Casualties

Abstract: This is the thirty-eighth annual statistical report on rail-highway grade crossing accidents based upon reports of rail carriers filed with the Federal Railroad Administration...

Office
RRS