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Technical Reports
Automated Vehicles at Highway-Rail Grade Crossings: Final Report
Keywords: Highway-rail grade crossings, Automated Vehicle, AV, autonomous vehicle, Connected Vehicle, connected automated vehicles, CAVs, Concept of Operations, ConOps, requirements, stakeholder engagement
Abstract: This report discusses automated vehicle (AV) interactions with grade crossings and proposes requirements for future AVs that would enable them to respond to crossings safely....
Technical Reports
Autonomous Track Geometry Measurement Technology Design, Development, and Testing
Keywords: Track geometry inspection, autonomous, unmanned, ATGMS, autonomous track geometry measurement systems, track assessment
Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration’s (FRA) Office of Research, Development and Technology has long advocated for the development and advancement of autonomous track geometry...
Technical Reports
Weld Repair of Manganese Frogs for Enhanced Performance
Keywords: Reciprocating wire feed, constant voltage, Flux-Cored Arc Welding, heat-affected zone, radiographic testing, Shielded Metal Arc Welding, ultimate tensile strength, yield strength.
Abstract: When special trackwork contact surfaces (such as manganese-steel turnout frogs) become worn and damaged, they can be repaired to extend their lifetime, but current repair...
Technical Reports
Improving Transportation Through Railroad Research: 1988-1991
Keywords: Safety Regulations, R&D, Track Buckling, Rail Restraint, Vehicle/Track Interaction, Rail Integrity, Operating Practices, Maglev, TTC, FAST
Abstract: The Office of Research and Development (R&D) of the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) conducts research, development, test, and evaluation projects to directly support the...
Technical Reports
Conductive Interference in Rapid Transit Signalling Systems, Volume II: Suggested Test Procedures
Keywords: Conductive EMI, Rail System EMI, EMI Measurements
Abstract: Methods for detecting and quantifying the levels of conductive electromagnetic interference produced by solid state rapid transit propulsion equipment and for determining the...