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1 Nov 1980

Technical Reports

A Prototype Maintenance-of-Way Planning System Volume I: Final Report Including Appendices A through E

Author
A. Hamid, D. Sawyer, M. A. Kenworthy, K. Rasmussen

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 May 1973

Other Reports

Use of Automatically Acquired Track Geometry Data in Long-Range Maintenance Planning

Author
Robert A. Westin; Ensco, Inc

Subject Automated Track Inspection Program (ATIP)

Abstract: A review of the current status of the use of track geometry data in the preparation of track maintenance schedules. Current research being sponsored by the Federal Railroad...

Office
RRD