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1 Oct 1991

Reference Materials

Implementation Plan for High Speed Rail in Ohio

Author
Ohio Railway Organization, Inc.

Subject High-Speed Passenger Rail

Keywords: Industry Structure, Company Management, Ohio, Railways

Abstract: The Ohio Railway Organization, Inc. has combined the technical, financial, and corporate resources of several of the world's most prestigious engineering, planning, and financial...

24 Sep 1991

Other Reports

High Speed Rail For Ohio

Author
Ohio Railway Organization, Inc

Subject High-Speed Passenger Rail

Keywords: Industry Structure and Company Management

Abstract: A quality High Speed Rail System to Link Cleveland, Columbus and Cincinnati can be built with existing, service proven technology. The project would be a prudent investment for...

1 Oct 1984

Technical Reports

Advanced Group Rapid Transit Guideway Communication Unit Design Summary

Author
Claude W. Colson

Subject High-Speed Passenger Rail

Keywords: Automated Guideway Transit System, Digital Receiver, Failsafe, Impulse Noise, Interface, Magnetic Signaling, Safety

Abstract: The purpose of the Advanced Group Rapid Transit (AGRT) program was to develop an advanced automated guideway transit system capable of providing high passenger volumes, short...

Report Number
UMTA-WA-06-0011-84-1
Office
RRD

1 Oct 1981

Technical Reports

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority No. 12 Orange Line Vehicle Evaluation

Author
K. J. Simmonds, G. R. Arnold

Subject High-Speed Passenger Rail, Evaluation

Keywords: Rapid Transit Vehicles, Performance, Ride Quality, Interior Noise, Brake Squeal

Abstract: This report presents the results of an engineering evaluation of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority's No. 12 Orange Line rapid transit cars, accomplished at the...

Report Number
FRA/TTC-81-12
Office
RRD

1 Jun 1980

Technical Reports

15th Railroad Engineering Conference Proceedings, Railroad R&D Challenges of the 80's : Opportunities & Obstacles

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject High-Speed Passenger Rail, Technology Transfer, Security

Abstract: This report constitutes the proceedings of the 15th Railroad Engineering Conference held at TSC on October 21-23, 1979. Conference papers were delivered by various industry and...

Report Number
FRA/ORD-80/35
Office
RRD