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Technical Reports
Locomotive-Based Top of Rail Friction Control Implementation Results and Issues: Phase 1: Atomized Spray/Friction Control Product
Keywords: top of rail lubrication (TOR), friction modification application systems, lateral curving forces, train handling
Abstract: This report documents the first phase of a test to determine what effect top of rail (TOR) friction modification has on rail surface friction, lateral curving forces, and train...
Technical Reports
Evaluation of LED Signal Systems
Keywords: LED signal systems
Abstract: This study examined whether the visibility of LED warning signals for grade crossings was affected by supply voltage changes or the number of working LED elements.
Technical Reports
Transportation Planning for the Richmond-Charlotte Corridor: Volume I - Executive Summary & Main Report
Keywords: Railroad corridors, transportation planning, rail passenger service, high-speed rail, Southeast Corridor
Abstract: Should the States of North Carolina and Virginia desire to upgrade the railroad corridor between Richmond and Charlotte for improved passenger service that meets a specific travel...
Technical Reports
Transportation Planning for the Richmond-Charlotte Corridor: Volume I - Appendices
Keywords: Railroad corridors, transportation planning, rail passenger service, high-speed rail, Southeast Corridor
Abstract: Should the States of North Carolina and Virginia desire to upgrade the railroad corridor between Richmond and Charlotte for improved passenger service that meets a specific travel...
Technical Reports
Public Benefits of Highway System Preservation and Maintenance
Keywords: Maintenance, Highway System Preservation
Abstract: Maintenance is work done to keep facilities and equipment in a state of repair or working efficiently. Many professionals responsible for highway management assert that this labor...