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Emergency Orders
Northwestern Pacific Railroad; Emergency Order to Prevent Operation of Trains on Northwestern Pacific Railroad's Trackage from Arcata, California, to Mile Post 63.4 between Schellville and Napa Junction, California
Technical Reports
Estimation of Rail Wear Limits Based on Rail Strength Investigations
Keywords: detail fracture, dynamic load factor, fracture mechanics, fracture strength, gage-face wear,
Abstract: This report describes analyses performed to estimate limits on rail wear based on strength investigations. Two different failure modes are considered in this report: (1) permanent...
Technical Reports
Effect of Track Twist on Vehicle Dynamic Performance: Final Report
Keywords: Performance-Based Track Safety Limits, Transportation Technology Center, TTC
Abstract: Results of tests conducted at the Transportation Technology Center (TTC), Pueblo, Colorado, indicate that vehicle response to track twist varies significantly with car type....
Reference Materials
Midwest Regional Rail Initiative Executive Report
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...
Technical Reports
Feasibility Study on the Replacement or Upgrade of the T-6 Track Research Vehicle
Keywords: Track geometry, track stiffness
Abstract: This feasibility and cost study concluded that the FRA's aging T-6 can be replaced with a new state-of-the-art research platform costing approximately 3.5 million. The new, Track...