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5
Dec
1991
Emergency Orders
This Order preempted Florida laws banning the nighttime use of train whistles.
Subject
Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems,
Operating Practices,
Train Horn Noise
Emergency Order Number
Emergency Order 15, Notice No. 3
26
Jul
1991
Emergency Orders
Emergency Order Requiring Use of Train Borne Audible Warning Devices
Subject
Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems,
Operating Practices,
Train Horn Noise
Emergency Order Number
Emergency Order 15
1
Jul
1981
Technical Reports
Urban Rail Noise Abatement Program Digest
Subject
Train Horn Noise
Keywords: Urban Rail, Noise Reduction, Development Projects
Abstract: The Urban Rail Noise Abatement Program provides a systematic approach to solving the urban transit noise problem. This approach has resulted in comprehensive scientific research...
Report Number
UMTA-MA-06-0099-80-3
Office
RRD
1
Nov
1980
Technical Reports
A Prototype Maintenance-of-Way Planning System Volume I: Final Report Including Appendices A through E
Subject
Automated Track Inspection Program (ATIP),
Evaluation
Keywords: Track Maintenance Planning, Track Quality Indices, Track Degradation, Track Geometry
Abstract: The results of this study substantiate the concept of using automatic track inspection vehicles as a tool in Maintenance-of-Way planning. This study is based on data collected...
Report Number
FRA/ORD-80/47.I
Office
RRD
1
Sep
1974
Technical Reports
Noise Assessment and Abatement in Rapid Transit Systems
Subject
Train Horn Noise
Keywords: Noise, Rapid Transit, Transportation Noise, Rail Vehicle Noise, Noise Assessment, Noise Abatement, Noise Control
Abstract:
As Systems Manager for the Urban Rail Supporting Technology Program sponsored by the Rail Programs Branch of the Urban Mass Transportation Administration, the Transportation...
Report Number
DOT-TSC-UMTA-74-13
Office
RDI-22