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8 Jul 2016

Technical Reports

Advanced Component Testing: Kaskasia Handbrake Test.

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Evaluation

Keywords: Handbrake, installation, operation, impact testing

Abstract: The evaluation of a prototype remote operation handbrake showed that it can be installed on a car with only minor modifications to connect the air. This prototype did not set the...

Report Number
DOT/ORD/FRA-16/26
Office
RDI-22

10 Apr 2015

Research Results

An Evaluation of Safety Culture Initiatives at BNSF Railway

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Evaluation

Keywords: Railroad safety culture; evaluation; BNSF; AN EVALUATION OF SAFETY CULTURE INITIATIVES AT BNSF RAILWAY

Abstract:

Major safety culture (SC) initiatives initiated in the FRA Office of Research, Technology and Development (RT&D), such as Clear Signal for Action (CSA), the Investigation...

Report Number
RR 15-05
Office
RDI-24

1 Jan 2011

Technical Reports

Effect of Missing or Broken Fasteners on Gage Restraint of Concrete Ties

Subject Evaluation

Keywords: Concrete Ties, Field Side Clips, Heavy Axle Load, Gage Side Clip, Gage Restrain, Wear

Abstract: From 2009 to 2010, the Transportation Technology Center, Inc., measured the gage restraint of a mainline concrete tie track affected by missing or broken fasteners. Measurements...

Office
RRD

1 May 2010

Technical Reports

The Northeast Corridor Infrastructure Master Plan

Author
NEC Master Plan Working Group

Subject Evaluation

Keywords: Northeast Corridor, Infrastructure Master Plan, Trip-Time Improvements, Expanded Service, Freight Service Plans

Abstract: The Northeast Corridor (NEC) Infrastructure Master Plan is the result of a precedent-setting region-wide collaboration among 12 Northeast states and the District of Columbia,...

Office
RRD

1 Apr 2009

Technical Reports

Quasi-Static Test on a State-of-the-Art Collision Post and End Post Assembly

Author
Mark White

Subject Evaluation

Keywords: Quasi-Static Test, Collision Post, End Post

Abstract: This test evaluated the quasi-static method for demonstrating energy absorption and graceful deformation as outlined in the notice of proposed rulemaking for front-end strength of...

Office
RRD