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25 Apr 2013

Technical Reports

Crippling Load Test of Budd Pioneer Car 244, Test 3

Author
Satima Anankitpaiboon, Robert Fries, and Lucy Tunna

Subject Facilities & Test Equipment, Passenger Rail

Keywords: Passenger car, compressive load test, crippling

Abstract: This report summarizes Test 3, a crippling load test on Budd Pioneer Car 244, conducted on June 28, 2011. Before the crippling load test, Transportation Technology Center, Inc.,...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-13/23
Office
RRD

25 Apr 2013

Technical Reports

Cost-Benefit Analysis of Alternative Fuels and Motive Designs

Author
Chris Pinney and Brian Smith

Subject Facilities & Test Equipment

Keywords: Cost-benefit analysis, alternative fuels, biodiesel, motive designs

Abstract: This project was funded by the Federal Railroad Administration to better understand the potential cost and benefits of using alternative fuels for U.S. freight and passenger...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-13/21
Office
RRD

22 Mar 2013

Technical Reports

Cab Technology Integration Laboratory Demonstration with Moving Map Technology

Author
Gina Melnik, Hadar Rosenhand, and Matthew Isaacs

Subject Human Factors, Operating Practices

Keywords: CTILWEB, Cab Technology Integration Laboratory (CTIL), pilot experiment, moving map display, operator performance, safety, technology

Abstract: A human performance study was conducted at the John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (Volpe Center) using a locomotive research simulator—the Cab Technology...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-13/14
Office
RRD

4 Mar 2013

Environmental Review Documents

Point Defiance Bypass: Appendix C: Air Quality Discipline Report

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Facilities & Test Equipment

Keywords: Point Defiance Bypass: Appendix C: Air Quality Discipline Report

21 Feb 2013

Technical Bulletins

FAQ Guidelines for Office of Railroad Safety Inspectors using Railroad and Nonrailroad Monitoring Devices (Scanners/Two-way Radios) in Connection with Official Duties

Author
Bonnie J. Murphy

Subject Operating Practices

Keywords: Radio; RSIA

Bulletin Number
G-13-01
Discipline
General