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1 Dec 1990

Technical Reports

Safety Relevant Observations on the X200 Train as Developed for the Swedish National Railways

Author
Robert M. Dorer, William T. Hathaway, Herbert Weinstock

Subject Safety Regulatory Analysis

Keywords: High Speed Ground Transportation, Tilt Trains, Safety Regulations

Abstract: The safety of high speed rail technology proposed for possible application.in the United States is of concern to the Federal Railroad Administration. This report, one in a series...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-90/14
Office
RRD

1 Nov 1990

Technical Reports

Safety of High Speed Magnetic Levitation Transportation Systems - Preliminary Safety Review of the Transrapid Maglev System

Author
Robert M. Dorer and William T. Hathaway

Keywords: maglev; magnetic levitation; transportation; safety; high speed ground transportation; maglev safety regulations; Transrapid

Abstract: The safety of various magnetically levitated trains under development for possible implementation in the United States is of direct concern to the Federal Railroad Administration...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-90/09
Office
RDI-20

21 Sep 1990

Technical Reports

Rail Neutral Temperature Test on CSX

Author
D. R. Ahlbeck, J. M. Tuten

Subject Rail and Infrastructure Integrity

Keywords: track stability, longitudinal load

Abstract: Tests were conducted on CSX wood-tie track to determine the long-term stability of track in the context of rail neutral temperature. Two test sites were chosen by the FRA and CSX...

Report Number
FRA/ORD-90/11
Office
RRD

7 Sep 1990

Technical Reports

Rear-End Train Marker Light Evaluation

Author
Denwood Ross III, Daniel Griser, Delia Treaster, Louise Tijerina

Subject Human Factors

Keywords: Train Rear-End Markers, Light Intensity Distribution, Marker Color Distribut, Human Factors Test

Abstract: All rear-end train marker lights until recently were incandescent bulbs of almost identical design. With the advent of cabooseless trains and battery-powered end- of-train devices...

Office
RRD

1 Aug 1990

Technical Reports

Undesired Emergency Brake Applications - Transportation Test Center UDE Tests

Author
Frederick G. Carlson

Subject Braking Systems

Keywords: Single Car Tests, Brake Pipe Pressure Fluctuations, TTC

Abstract: This report covers the Federal Railroad Administration funded Undesired Emergency Tests performed at the Transportation Test Center in Pueblo, Colorado. This report also covers...

Report Number
R-761
Office
RRD