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Sep
2024
Technical Reports
Rail Decarbonization: A Global Collaborative Research Endeavor
Subject
Environmental Protection
Keywords: decarbonization; clean energy; emissions; zero-emissions; rail; hydrogen; battery energy storage system; BESS; fuel cell; dual fuel
Abstract: This report summarizes a...
Report Number
RR 24-09
Office
RDI-22
9
Jun
2015
Technical Reports
Campaign Monitoring of Railroad Bridges in High-Speed Rail Shared Corridors using Wireless Smart Sensors
Subject
Bridge and Structures Safety
Keywords: Campaign Monitoring of Railroad Bridges in High-Speed Rail Shared Corridors using Wireless Smart Sensors; Railroad bridge safety; bridge performance monitoring; wireless sensors; campaign monitoring
Abstract: This research project used wireless smart sensors to develop a cost-effective and practical portable structural health monitoring system for railroad bridges in North America. The...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-15/19
Office
RDI-21
8
Jul
2014
Technical Reports
A Study of the Use of Bio-Based Technologies (Lubricant and Grease) in Railroad Applications
Subject
Environmental Protection,
Freight Operations,
Rail and Infrastructure Integrity,
Rolling Stock,
Track
Keywords: bio-based, biodegradable, rail curve grease, grease, rolling stock, lubrication, friction reduction, mineral oil-based grease, hydraulic oil
Abstract: The objective of the project was to study the efficacy of using bio-based lubricant and grease technologies in railroad applications (locomotives and maintenance of way equipment...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-14/11
Office
RRD
8
Jul
2014
Technical Reports
Locomotive Biofuel Study: Preliminary Study of the Use and Effects of Biodiesel in Locomotive Engines
Subject
Environmental Protection,
Freight Operations,
Rail and Infrastructure Integrity,
Rolling Stock
Keywords: Locomotive Biofuel Study, locomotive, biofuel, PRIIA 404, Section 404, biodiesel Rail E3
Abstract: Section 404 of the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act (PRIIA), 2008, mandated that the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) undertake a Locomotive Biofuel Study to...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-14/12
Office
RRD
20
Feb
2013
Technical Reports
Characterization of Railroad Bridge Service Interruptions
Subject
Bridge and Structures Safety,
Track,
Tracks & Structures,
Track/Train Interactions
Keywords: bridge problems, risk control matrix, Railroad Bridge Service Interruption Database
Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration contracted Transportation Technology Center, Inc., to study bridge problems that cause accidents or service interruptions and to use this...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-13/05
Office
RRD