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1 Jan 1990

Other Reports

Appendix D: Cost Model for Amtrak Retention Toilet Systems - Costs by Car Type

Author
Arthur D. Little

Subject Industrial Hygiene, Passenger Rail

Keywords: Cost Analysis, Economics, Waste Management

Abstract:

This document proposes a cost model for Amtrak retention toilet systems. It includes totals by toilet, car, and route, discussing expected, favorable, and unfavorable scenarios...

Office
RRD

1 Jan 1990

Other Reports

Appendix E: Explanation of Cost Models in Appendix C and Appendix D

Author
Arthur D. Little

Subject Industrial Hygiene, Passenger Rail

Keywords: Cost Analysis, Economics, Waste Management

Abstract: This document proposes a cost model for Amtrak retention toilet systems. It includes totals by toilet, car, and route, discussing expected, favorable, and unfavorable scenarios.

Office
RRD

1 Feb 1988

Technical Reports

Railroad Passenger Ride Safety

Author
R. P. Owings, P. L. Boyd

Subject Passenger Rail

Keywords: Lateral Acceleration, Jolt, Jerk, Cant Deficiency

Abstract: Safety requirements for high cant deficiency rail passenger service address the dangers of vehicle derailment, track damage and unreasonable risks to standing passengers of...

Report Number
DOT-FRA/ORD-88/05
Office
RRD

1 Jun 1987

Other Reports

Super-Speed Ground Transportation System: Las Vegas/Southern California Corridor Phase II

Author
City of Las Vegas, Nevada, Robert E. Parsons, Inc.

Subject Passenger Rail

Keywords: Passenger Rail, Socio-Economic Impact, Environmental Aspects

Abstract: [From the Preface] This report presents the findings of two separate studies of the feasibility of providing Super Speed Train service between Las Vegas and Southern California....

1 May 1985

Technical Reports

Advanced Group Rapid Transit Vehicle Control Unit Design Summary

Author
W. R. Greve, D. E. Haberman, R. P. Lang

Subject Passenger Rail

Keywords: Automated Guideway Transit System, Failsafe, Microprocessors, Safety, Vehicle Longitudinal Control

Abstract: The purpose pf the Advanced Group Rapid Transit (AGRT) program was to develop an advanced automated guideway transit system capable of providing high passenger volumes, short...

Report Number
UMTA-WA-06-0011-84-3
Office
RRD