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1
Apr
1979
Technical Reports
Handbook for Railroad Track Stabilization Using Lime Slurry Pressure Injection
Subject
Environmental Protection
Keywords: Track Maintenance, Roadbed Stabilization, Laboratory Tests
Abstract: This handbook includes chapters dealing with the technology of lime injection, surface and subsurface soil exploration and laboratory testing, environmental considerations and...
Report Number
FRA/ORD-77/30
Office
RRD
1
Dec
1977
Technical Reports
Energy Intensity of Intercity Passenger Rail
Subject
Environmental Protection,
Passenger Rail
Keywords: Energy Intensity of Intercity Rail; Energy Efficiency; Transportation Energy; Energy Collservation
Abstract: This research report deals with the Energy Intensity of Intercity Rail Passenger Systems. Included in the energy evaluation are the impacts of operating conditions (speed, load...
Report Number
DOT/RSPD/DPB-50-78/7
Office
RRD
1
Sep
1977
Technical Reports
The Energy and Environmental Impact of Railroad Electrification
Subject
Environmental Protection
Keywords: Railroad Electrification, Envrionmental Impact, Energy
Abstract: This report describes the potential effects of railroad electrification for high traffic density lines in the United States. Two high traffic density groupings of routes are...
Report Number
MTR-7594
Office
RRD
1
Sep
1975
Other Reports
Energy and Environmental Factors in Railroad Electrification
Subject
Environmental Protection,
Technology Transfer
Keywords: Modal Shifts, Alternatives to Petroleum, Environmental Factors
Abstract: [From the Introduction] Railroad electrification recently has received attention from both industry and government. For the railroads, any decision to electrify trackage will...
Report Number
MTR-7052
Office
RRD
1
Aug
1975
Technical Reports
A Methodology for Determination of Grade Crossing Resource - Allocation Guidelines
Subject
Grade Crossing Modeling and Simulation,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Keywords: Rail Safety, Motorist Warning Systems, Transportation Safety Resource Allocation
Abstract: This report describes an analytical approach to estimating the benefits, costs, and implementation implications associated with allocating grade crossing safety resources.
Report Number
FRA-OR&D-76-04
Office
RRD