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1 Apr 2001

Other Reports

An Examination of Amtrak's Acela High Speed Rail Simulator for FRA Research Purposes

Author
Stephen Reinach

Subject Amtrak

Keywords: Human Factors, Computer Simulation, Railroad Technology

Abstract:

Amtrak recently completed upgrading the northeast corridor (NEC) to become the nation’s first high speed rail corridor. As part of this upgrade, Amtrak acquired a simulator to...

Office
RRD

1 Nov 2000

Technical Reports

FRA Two Car Impact Test

Author
Dr. Barrie Brickle

Subject Crashworthiness - Passenger Equipment

Keywords: Impact Test, Commuter Rail Passenger Car, Computational and Kinematic Models, Speed

Abstract: Transportation Technology Center, Inc., a subsidiary of the Association of American Railroads, performed a full-scale impact test at the Federal Railroad Administration's...

Report Number
DTFR-53-93-C-0001
Office
RRD

31 Aug 1998

Reference Materials

Midwest Regional Rail Initiative Executive Report

Author
Transportation Economics & Management System, Inc

Subject Amtrak, High-Speed Passenger Rail

Keywords: Midwest Regional Rail Iniitiative, Executive Report, strategic assessment, next generation

Abstract:

The Midwest Regional Rail Initiative is an ongoing effort to develop an expanded and improved passenger rail system in the Midwest. The sponsors of the Midwest Regional Rail...

1 Sep 1996

Technical Reports

Crashworthiness of Passenger Trains: Safety of High-Speed Ground Transportation Systems

Author
David Tyrell, Kristine Severson, Brian Marquis

Subject Crashworthiness - Passenger Equipment

Keywords: Crash Energy Management, Interior Crashworthiness, Occupant Restraint

Abstract: Studies were conducted evaluating the effectiveness of alternative strategies for providing crashworthiness of the vehicle structures and on the effectiveness of alternative...

Report Number
DOT-VNTSC-FRA-96-5
Office
RRD

1 May 1995

Reports to Congress

A Review of Amtrak's On-Time Performance

Subject Amtrak, Budget

Keywords: Performance, Amtrak, freight, carrier, trends

Abstract: ...The freight railroads have been responsive. Recent statistics suggest a reversal in declining on-time performance trends. In each of the last three quarters, system-wide on-...