eLibrary Search
The FRA eLibrary contains all the documents that are found throughout the FRA Public Website. Multiple pages on the website may link to the same eLibrary item based on its set of metatdata.
Can I find All FRA Documents in the Library?
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- Document resides on an external site for the record of source, links to the document are provided in context but not in the library as FRA does not maintain this record. This document lives on another website.
- Document has not yet been assigned keywords.
- Document is historical and has been removed from library to avoid confusion with current publications.
- Document is public affairs & policy related, such as press releases, speeches, testimony, or fact sheet. These press-related documents can now be found in the FRA Newsroom.
- Document is related to rules and notices. This information can now be found on the Rulemakings search and the Notices search, respectively.
Research Results
Fracture and Fatigue Damage Tolerance of Bainitic and Pearlitic Rail Steels
Keywords: Fracture and Fatigue Damage Tolerance of Bainitic and Pearlitic Rail Steels
Research Results
Retroreflective Markings on Rail Cars
Keywords: Retroreflective Markings on Rail Cars
Abstract: Drivers and transportation experts assessed the brightness, durability, and adhesiveness of retroreflective materials designed to improve the detectability of rail cars.
Research Results
A Comparative Risk Assessment of Remote Control Locomotive Operations versus Conventional Yard Switching Operations
Keywords: Remote Control Locomotive Operations; Yard Switching Operations
Research Results
Development of a Detailed Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis Model of Colliding Trains
Keywords: Finite Element Analysis, FEA, train collision dynamics, car crush, crashworthiness, cab car, locomotive
Research Results
Development of Crush Zones for Passenger Railcars
Keywords: crash energy management, CEM, crashworthiness, occupant protection, cab car