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25
Apr
2013
Technical Reports
Passenger Train Emergency Systems: Review of Egress Variables and Egress Simulation Models
Subject
Emergency Preparedness,
Passenger Rail
Keywords: Egress computer models, egress simulations, emergency egress, emergency evacuation, emergency preparedness, exits, Federal Railroad Administration, passenger rail, passenger trains, railroads, transportation
Abstract: Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations are intended to ensure the safe, timely, and effective evacuation of intercity and commuter rail passengers when necessary during...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-13/22
Office
RRD
1
Nov
2011
Research Results
Passenger Rail Car Egress – TRB Workshop
Subject
Emergency Preparedness,
Passenger Rail
Keywords: Emergency egress, egress time, evacuation, passenger train, passenger rail, passenger train emergencies
Report Number
RR11-23
Office
RDI-22
1
Jan
2011
Technical Reports
Effect of Missing or Broken Fasteners on Gage Restraint of Concrete Ties
Subject
Evaluation
Keywords: Concrete Ties, Field Side Clips, Heavy Axle Load, Gage Side Clip, Gage Restrain, Wear
Abstract: From 2009 to 2010, the Transportation Technology Center, Inc., measured the gage restraint of a mainline concrete tie track affected by missing or broken fasteners. Measurements...
Office
RRD
1
Nov
2010
Technical Reports
Passenger Train Emergency Systems: Single-Level Commuter Rail Car Egress Experiments
Subject
Emergency Preparedness,
Passenger Rail
Keywords: passenger trains; railroads; passenger rail; commuter rail; emergency preparedness; emergency evacuation; emergency egress; emergency exits; egress computer models; egress experiments; egress simulation; emergency evacuation simulation
Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is investigating how to improve rule provisions addressing the safe, timely, and effective evacuation of intercity and commuter rail...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-10/11
Office
RDI-20
1
May
2010
Technical Reports
The Northeast Corridor Infrastructure Master Plan
Subject
Evaluation
Keywords: Northeast Corridor, Infrastructure Master Plan, Trip-Time Improvements, Expanded Service, Freight Service Plans
Abstract: The Northeast Corridor (NEC) Infrastructure Master Plan is the result of a precedent-setting region-wide collaboration among 12 Northeast states and the District of Columbia,...
Office
RRD