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Other Reports
FRA/Volpe Center Task Force Observation of Operations at TVE Transrapid Test Facility, Addendum
Keywords: Testing
Abstract: This report is an addendum to a report (No. DOT-VNTSC-RR393-PM-93-1) prepared in April 1993 describing the operatoins witnessed and the relevant information obtained by nine...
Technical Reports
Lightweight Car Simuloader Test
Keywords: Simulation, Railcar Fatigue Performance, Transportation Test Center
Abstract: Railcars experience fatigue damage from loads encountered during in-train revenue service operation. In 1984, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) acquired an electro-...
Other Reports
FRA/Volpe Center Task Force Observation of Operations at TVE Transrapid Test Facility
Keywords: Testing
Abstract: Maglev technology is currently being considered for several passenger ground transportation corridors in the United States. A franchise has been awarded by the Florida High Speed...
Other Reports
FRA Guide for Preparing Accidents/Incidents Reports
Keywords: Accident Reports, Incident Reports, Guidelines
Abstract: [From the Introduction] A railroad is required by 49 CFR Part 225 to use the current FRA Guide for Preparing Accident/Incident Reports when preparing its monthly report. The...
Other Reports
Transportation and the Environment: An Annotated Bibliography
Keywords: Environmental Impact, Environmental Issues, Pollution, Hazardous Materials
Abstract: [From the Introduction] This annotated bibliography is the result of an effort by the Office of Policy, Federal Railroad Administration, to determine the extent to which models...