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1 Jan 1999

Technical Reports

Electronically Controlled Pneumatic Brake Revenue Service Tests

Subject Braking Systems

Keywords: Advanced Braking, Safety Evaluation, Electronically Controlled Pneumatic Brakes

Abstract: This letter report, prepared by the Transportation Technology Center, Inc. (TTCI), Pueblo, Colorado, a subsidiary of the Association of American Railroads (AAR), summarizes the...

Office
RRD

1 Apr 1998

Other Reports

Model Legislation for Railroad Trespass and Railroad Vandalism

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Highway-Rail Grade Crossings, Trespasser Programs

Abstract: By 1994, the Nation had experienced four consecutive years in which more than 1,000 people were either killed or seriously injured while trespassing on railroad property other th....

Office
RRS

1 Apr 1997

Technical Reports

Safety of High Speed Ground Transportation Systems: Technical Descriptions of Advanced Braking Concepts for High Speed Ground Transportation

Author
David P. Wagner, Donald R. Ahlbeck, Jonathon F. Luedeke, Scott D. Cook, Mark A. Dielman

Subject Braking Systems

Keywords: Magnetic Levitation, Braking Equipment, Fault-Tolerant, Fail-Safe, Failure Modes

Abstract: The objective of this study is to develop qualitative and quantitative information on the various braking strategies used in high-speed ground transportation systems in support of...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-97/05
Office
RRD

1 Jan 1997

Other Reports

Model State Legislation - Railroad Trespass Prevention

Subject Statutory Mandates, Trespasser Programs

Keywords: Model Legislation, Model State Legislation, Model Law

Abstract: The purpose of this Act is to prevent accidents and casualties to persons who unlawfully enter upon railroad property, and otherwise to enhance the safety of transportation by...

Office
RCC

1 Jan 1997

Other Reports

Model State Legislation - Railroad Vandalism Prevention

Subject Statutory Mandates, Trespasser Programs

Keywords: Model Legislation, Model State Legislation, Model Law, Vandalism

Abstract: The purpose of this Act is to prevent acts of vandalism to railroad property which affect the health, safety, and welfare of the traveling public, the neighboring community, and...

Office
RCC