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Other Reports
Spatial Analysis of Childhood Leukemia in Relation to 25-Hz and 60-Hz Magnetic Fields Along the Washington-New Haven Rail Line
Keywords: Environmental Impact, Cancer, Northeast Corridor
Abstract: The failure to observe increased leukemia in laboratory animals with chronic exposures to a wide range of power frequency (50/60 Hz) magnetic field intensities contrasts with an...
Technical Reports
Effects Of Coupler Height Mismatch On The Structural Integrity Of Railroad Tank Car Stub Sills
Keywords: Tank Car, Stub Sill, Impact, Coupler Height Mismatch, Draft Gears, Vertical Forces, Buff Loads, Draft Loads, Fatigue, Tank Car Safety, Track Stiffness Transitions, Impact Simulations
Abstract: This project evaluated the safety implications of coupler height mismatches on the integrity of railroad tank car stub sills, through a series of static and impact tests. The test...
Environmental Review Documents
Final Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement: Maglev Deployment Program Vol 1
Keywords: Maglev Deployment Program
Abstract: The Maglev Deployment Program, as authorized by Congress in the Transportation Equity Act of the 21st Century (TEA 21), encourages the development and construction of an operating...
Environmental Review Documents
Final Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement: Maglev Deployment Program Vol 2
Keywords: Final Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement: Maglev Deployment Program Vol 1
Abstract: In order to comply with the TEA-21 legislation, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) conducted a seven-state competition to select a project for the purpose of demonstration...
Other Reports
Passenger Acceptance of Alignments with Frequent Curves in Maglev or Other Very-High-Speed Ground Systems