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9 May 2013

Other Reports

Research and Development Strategic Plan

Author
FRA Office of Research and Development

Subject Facilities & Test Equipment, Human Factors, Rolling Stock, Signal and Train Control, Track

Keywords: strategic plan; research and development

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-13/27
Office
RRD

1 Feb 2002

Other Reports

Spatial Analysis of Childhood Leukemia in Relation to 25-Hz and 60-Hz Magnetic Fields Along the Washington-New Haven Rail Line

Author
William H. Bailey, Linda S. Erdreich, Lance Waller, Kathryn Mariano

Subject Maglev

Keywords: Environmental Impact, Cancer, Northeast Corridor

Abstract: The failure to observe increased leukemia in laboratory animals with chronic exposures to a wide range of power frequency (50/60 Hz) magnetic field intensities contrasts with an...

Report Number
DTR-S97-P-8059
Office
RRD

1 Jan 2001

Other Reports

FAST Heavy Axle Load Program Safety Compendium

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Facilities & Test Equipment

Keywords: Facility for Accelerated Service Testing, HAL, Operational Safety

Abstract: [From the Introduction] The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and the Association of American Railroads (AAR) have jointly funded research activity at the Facility for...

Office
RRD

1 Mar 1999

Other Reports

Passenger Acceptance of Alignments with Frequent Curves in Maglev or Other Very-High-Speed Ground Systems

Author
Harding, Pollard, Katz-Rhoads, Mengert, Disario and Sussman

Subject Maglev, Passenger Rail

Report Number
VNTSC-RR994-PM-99-1
Office
RRD

1 Oct 1996

Other Reports

Economics of Increased Axle Loads: FAST/HAL Phase II Results

Author
M. B. Hargrove, T. S. Guins, D. E. Otter, S. Clark, C. D. Martland

Subject Facilities & Test Equipment

Keywords: Cost Savings, Economic Analysis, Railroad Technology

Abstract: Based upon the cases analyzed to date, the use of heavier cars, with attendant increased axle loads, may be a viable tool for achieving significant total savings in cost for...

Office
RRD