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1 Aug 1991

Technical Reports

FAST/HAL Ballast and Subgrade Experiments

Author
M. Carmen Trevizo

Subject Evaluation

Keywords: Subgrade, Heavy Axle Load, Facility for Accelerated Service Testing

Abstract: The ballast and subgrade experiments were conducted during the first 160 MGT of Heavy Axle Load (HAL) traffic to determine if the increase in axle load, 33-ton to 39-ton,...

Report Number
FRA ORD-91/10
Office
RRD

1 Aug 1991

Technical Reports

FAST/HAL Mechanical Component Performance Test

Author
Robert L. Florom

Subject Evaluation

Keywords: Flange and Rim Wear, Wheel Profile, Three-Piece Trucks

Abstract: The Association of American Railroads and the Federal Railroad Administration conducted a research program to investigate the implications of operating Heavy Axle Load (HAL)...

Report Number
FRA/ORD-91/09
Office
RRD

1 Jul 1991

Technical Reports

Safety Relevant Observations on the Ice High-Speed Train

Author
M. R. Coltrnan, R. M. Dorer, W. T. Hathway, R. A. Wlodyka

Keywords: high-speed ground transportation; high-speed rail; high-speed trains; ICE; Intercity Express; German National Railway

Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is concerned with safety the of high-speed rail technology proposed for possible application in the United States. This report, one in a...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-91/04
Office
RDI-20

1 Jun 1991

Technical Reports

Tank Car Accident Data Analysis

Author
Federal Railroad Administration; Morrin E. Hazel, Jr.

Subject Hazardous Materials

Keywords: Tank cars, Accidents, Hazardous materials, Accident rates, Accident statistics, Accident cargo

Abstract: This report presents the results of a study of accidents involving railroad tank cars. The study is part of an overall effort to provide improved safety of rail transportation at...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-91/05
Office
RDI-22

1 May 1991

Technical Reports

Rail vs. Truck Fuel Efficiency: The Relative Fuel Efficiency of Truck Competitive Rail Freight and Truck Operations Compared in a Range of Corridors - Summary of Findings

Author
Abacus Technology Corporation

Subject Evaluation

Keywords: Ton-Miles per Gallon, Lading Weight, Payload Weight, Average Speed, Horsepower per Trailing Ton, Train Performance Simulator, Vehicle Mission Simulation

Abstract: This report summarizes the findings of a study to evaluate the fuel efficiency of rail freight operations relative to competing truckload service. The objective of the study was...

Office
RRD