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25
Apr
2013
Technical Reports
Crippling Load Test of Budd Pioneer Car 244, Test 3
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
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
4
Mar
2013
Environmental Review Documents
Point Defiance Bypass: Appendix C: Air Quality Discipline Report
Subject
Facilities & Test Equipment
Keywords: Point Defiance Bypass: Appendix C: Air Quality Discipline Report
5
Feb
2013
Technical Reports
800,000-Pound Quasi-Static End Load Test of Crash Energy Management Equipped Car, Test 2
Subject
Facilities & Test Equipment,
Track,
Tracks & Structures,
Track/Train Interactions
Keywords: Quasi-static test
Abstract: This report summarizes compressive end-load Test 2 on Budd Pioneer Car 244. The quasi-static compressive end-load test at 800,000 pounds was conducted on January 19, 2011. The...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-13/04
Office
RRD
1
Jan
2011
Technical Reports
Railroad Infrastructure Trespass Detection Performance Guidelines
Subject
Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings,
Signal and Train Control,
Trespass Countermeasures
Keywords: Obstacle detection; obstacle intrusion systems; intrusion detection; alternative detection technology systems; Right-of-way; trespass detection; deterrent system; railroad; railroad bridge; security; security system; motion detectors.
Abstract: This report discusses whether a video-based trespass monitoring and deterrent system for railroads may be useful in areas where trespassing is likely.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-11/01
Office
RRD