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9
May
2013
Other Reports
Research and Development Strategic Plan
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
7
Dec
2007
Other Reports
FRA Approach to Managing Gap Safety
Subject
Best Practices,
Safety Culture
Keywords: Passenger Rail Station Gap Management Guide
Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is responsible for promoting the safety of the Nation’s passenger and freight railroads. To address this responsibility, FRA develops...
Office
RRS
1
Jan
2001
Other Reports
FAST Heavy Axle Load Program Safety Compendium
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
Oct
1996
Other Reports
Economics of Increased Axle Loads: FAST/HAL Phase II Results
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
6
Nov
1995
Other Reports
A World of Change, Volume 1: FAST/HAL Test Summaries
Subject
Facilities & Test Equipment
Keywords: Rail Wear, Rail Grinding, Tie and Fastener Performance, Ballast, Load Path Evaluation
Abstract: [From the Foreword] Welcome to A World of Change: 1st Annual AAR Research Review, November 6-9, 1995. Our four-day event focuses on four aspects of the activities carried out by...
Office
RRD