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1 Sep 1993

Historical Documents

Final Report on The National Maglev Initiative

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject High-Speed Passenger Rail, Intercity Passenger Rail Investment , Maglev

Keywords: maglev, high-speed ground transportation, intercity transportation, magnetic levitation, German maglev system, TGV, maglev economics, maglev technology

1 Sep 1993

Technical Reports

Safety of High Speed Magnetic Levitation Transportation Systems: Comparison of U.S. and Foreign Safety Requirements for Application to U.S. Maglev Systems

Author
Federal Railroad Administration; Alan J. Bing; John D. Parker; George S. Pristach; Camille Behara; Delaye Gabriel

Subject High-Speed Passenger Rail, Maglev

Keywords: Magnetic levitation, Maglev, high speed ground transportation, Passenger trains,

Abstract:

This report presents the results of a systematic review of the safety requirements selected for the German Transrapid electromagnetic (EMS) type maglev system to determine...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-93/21
Office
RRD

18 Sep 1992

Technical Reports

Public Information and Involvement Program Chicago-St. Louis High Speed Rail Project

Subject High-Speed Passenger Rail

Abstract: A series of communications principles can be concluded from the research of the public issues that have surfaced during high speed rail projects. Because the socioeconomic and...

Office
RRD

1 Jun 1992

Reference Materials

Implementation Plan for High Speed Rail in Ohio

Author
Ohio Railway Organization, Inc

Subject High-Speed Passenger Rail

Keywords: Industry Structure, Company Management, High Speed, Railway

Abstract: The Ohio Railway Organization, Inc (ORO) at its own expense prepared an action plan to implement a high speed rail passenger system linking Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati,...

1 May 1992

Technical Reports

High Speed Rail Tilt Train Technology: A State of the Art Survey

Author
Chris J. Boon, Kevin Kesler, William F. Hayes, Brian T. Whitten

Subject High-Speed Passenger Rail

Keywords: Tilt Train; safety; ride quality; Cant Deficiency; Lateral Acceleration; curving; maglev

Abstract: This report presents an assessment of the technical and operational features of existing and proposed tilt-body rail passenger vehicles.

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-92/03
Office
RDI-20