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1 Sep 2001

Other Reports

A Method For Upgrading The Peformance At Track Transitions For High-Speed Service

Author
Kerr, Arnold D. and Bathurst, Lucas A

Subject High-Speed Passenger Rail

Keywords: high-speed trains, transition regions, matched pads, track, dynamic load fluctuations, vertical track stiffness, dynamic wheel force, track ballast, bridge abutments

Abstract: High-speed trains in the speed range of 100 to 160 mph require tracks of nearly perfect geometry and mechanical uniformity, when subjected to moving wheel loads. Therefore, this...

Report Number
DOT-VNTSC-FRA-00-06
Office
RRD

31 Aug 2000

Other Reports

Assessment of Risks for High-Speed Rail Grade Crossings on the Empire Corridor

Author
Mark Mironer, Michael Coltman, and Robert McCown

Subject High-Speed Passenger Rail, Highway-Rail Grade Crossings

Keywords: Grade Crossing; Risk Assessment; Empire ;

Abstract: The report describes a risk-based approach for assessing the implications of higher train speeds on highway-railroad grade crossing safety, and allocating limited resources to...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/RDV-00/05
Office
RRD

1 Aug 2000

Other Reports

Engineer Certification Reference Guide

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Engineer Certification

Keywords: Railroad Employees, Certification Evaluations, Revocation

Abstract: This guide covers the application of engineer certification, certification evaluation methodologies, and the revocation process. It also covers operational monitoring, dispute...

Office
RRD

1 Nov 1999

Technical Reports

The Aerodynamic Effects of High-Speed Trains on People and Property at Stations in the Northeast Corridor

Author
Federal Railroad Administration; Sam Liao, Paul Mosier, William Kennedy, David Andrus

Subject High-Speed Passenger Rail, Safety Advisories, Safety Regulatory Analysis, Safety Performance Measures

Keywords: Northeast corridor, Computational fluid dynamics, Acela, Acela trainset, aerodynamics, FLUENT

Abstract: This report presents the results of a study to evaluate the aerodynamic (air velocity and pressure) effects of the new high-speed trains on the safety and comfort of people and...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-99/12
Office
RRD

1 Dec 1998

Other Reports

High-Speed Ground Transportation Noise and Vibration Impact Assessment

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject High-Speed Passenger Rail

Keywords: Intercity Corridors, Maglev, Rail Technology, National Environmental Policy Act, HGST

Abstract: This manual provides procedures for the assessment of potential noise and vibration impacts resulting from proposed high-speed ground transportation (HSGT) projects, including...

Office
RRD