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1 Sep 1996

Technical Reports

Ride Quality Evaluation of High Speed Trains on the Northeast Corridor

Author
Federal Railroad Administration; Brian E. Mee; Ensco, Inc.

Subject Passenger Rail

Keywords: High speed rail, Cant deficiency, Safety, Tilt train, Lateral acceleration, Curving, Vehicle dynamics, Safety regulations, Ride quality

Abstract: This document contains the results of testing to characterize the ride quality of high speed rail passenger vehicles. The lateral and vertical acceleration and vibration of...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-96/07
Office
RRD

5 Mar 1996

Emergency Orders

Clarification of Emergency Order Requiring Enhanced Operating Rules and Plans for Ensuring the Safety of Passengers Occupying the Leading Car of a Train With Appropriate Amendments.

Subject Passenger Rail

Emergency Order Number
Emergency Order 20, Notice No. 2

22 Feb 1996

Emergency Orders

Commuter and Intercity Passenger Railroads, Including Public Authorities Providing Passenger Service, and Affected Freight Railroads; Emergency Order Requiring Enhanced Operating Rules and Plans for Ensuring the Safety of Passengers Occupying the Leading

Subject Passenger Rail

Emergency Order Number
Emergency Order 20, Notice No. 1

21 Feb 1996

Emergency Orders

Letter from FRA Administrator Jolene Molitoris and FTA Administrator Gordon Linton

Subject Passenger Rail

Emergency Order Number
Emergency Order 20, Letter

1 Nov 1994

Technical Reports

Safety of High Speed Ground Guided Transportation Systems - Intrusion Barrier Design Study

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject High-Speed Passenger Rail, Passenger Rail

Keywords: Safety of High-Speed Ground Guided Transportation Systems - Intrusion Barrier Design Study

Abstract: Intrusion hazard in shared rights-of-way is a key safety issue of High Speed Guided Ground Transportation (HSGGT) systems. Minimizing this hazard will support the feasibility of...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-95/04
Office
RRD