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May
2017
Technical Reports
Evaluation of the Federal Railroad Administration’s Autonomous Track Geometry Measurement System Research and Development Program
Subject
Rail and Infrastructure Integrity
Keywords: Evaluation, program review, needs assessment, funding, decision making
Abstract: This report evaluates the Autonomous Track Geometry Measurement System (ATGMS). It examines: 1) the extent of ATGMS usage, 2) what railroads think of ATGMS, 3) why ATGMS is not...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-17/05
Office
RDI-21
5
May
2017
Emergency Declarations
The FRA Administrator’s Declaration of Emergency Event
Subject
Emergency Declarations
Keywords: Emergency Declaration, severe flooding, heavy rainfall
Abstract: Pursuant to Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) § 211.45, Federal Railroad Administration Executive Director and Acting Administrator Patrick Warren, has determined...
FRA Docket Number
2017-0001
3
May
2017
Technical Reports
Quantification of the Sensitivity of Two Prevalent Track Inspection Systems
Subject
Rail and Infrastructure Integrity
Keywords: Track inspection, inspection systems, inspection methodologies, optimal inspection, risk-based inspection, signal detection theory
Abstract: This report uses signal detection theory to quantify the sensitivity of two common track inspection systems (manual visual inspection via a hi-rail vehicle and automated track...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-17/03
Office
RDI-21
13
Jan
2017
Technical Reports
Weld Repair of Manganese Frogs for Enhanced Performance
Subject
Best Practices,
Rail and Infrastructure Integrity,
Track
Keywords: Reciprocating wire feed, constant voltage, Flux-Cored Arc Welding, heat-affected zone, radiographic testing, Shielded Metal Arc Welding, ultimate tensile strength, yield strength.
Abstract: When special trackwork contact surfaces (such as manganese-steel turnout frogs) become worn and damaged, they can be repaired to extend their lifetime, but current repair...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-17/01
Office
RRD
7
Oct
2016
Emergency Declarations
The FRA Administrator's Declaration of Emergency Event
Subject
Emergency Declarations
Keywords: hurricane, emergency, declaration
Abstract: Pursuant to Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) § 211.45, Federal Railroad Administration Administrator Sarah Feinberg has determined that the imminent threat of...
FRA Docket Number
FRA-2016-0001