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25 Sep 1982

Other Reports

The Second International Heavy Haul Railway Conference: Pre-Conference Proceedings

Subject Best Practices

Keywords: Literature Search, Railroad Technology, Conference Proceedings

Abstract:

This document compiles the papers to be presented at the Second International Heavy Haul Railway Conference from September 25-30, 1980, in Colorado Springs, CO.

Office
RRD

1 Jan 1977

Other Reports

Rail Transport Research Needs: Special Report 174

Author
Transportation Research Board

Subject Best Practices

Keywords: Regulations, Planning, Operations, Management

Abstract: This report addresses the condition of rail transport and the problems in rail transport affairs that are both external and internal to the industry. These include policy,...

Office
RRD

1 Jul 1975

Other Reports

International Research Program on Track/Train Dynamics: Phase One Report

Author
E. F. Lind (Project Director)

Subject Best Practices

Keywords: Bibliography, Operating Policies, Engineer Performance Criteria, Dynamic Train Performance, Modelling, Train Handling Techniques

Abstract: Prepared for the Federal Railroad Administration, Railway Progress Institute, Transportation Development Agency of Canada and Association of American Railroads as a summary of the...

Office
RRD

1 Jan 1975

Other Reports

FRA Guide for Preparing Accidents/Incidents Reports

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Best Practices

Keywords: Accident Reports, Incident Reports, Guidelines

Abstract: Railroad should refer to this guide in preparing FRA accident/incident report forms. Further reference should be made to 49 C.F.R. 225. These instructions are intended solely as...

Office
RRS

1 Jan 1974

Other Reports

Cooperative Research Effort Among Railroads, Railroad Associations, Industry and Government

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Best Practices, Track/Train Interactions

Keywords: Conference Proceedings, Railroad Engineering Conference, Vehicle Design

Abstract:

This 11th Annual Railroad Engineering Conference, now sponsored by the Federal Railroad Administration, had as its purpose: To provide a forum for parties interested in the...

Report Number
FRA-ORD/D-75-73
Office
RRD