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Dec
2013
Compliance Manuals
Hours of Service Compliance Manual; Freight Operations
Subject
Freight Operations,
Hours of Service,
Operating Practices
Keywords: Hours of Service
Abstract: This manual provides clarification on hours of service requirements found in the HSL, Title 49 CFR Part 228, Hours of Service Recordkeeping, and FRA hours of service...
Discipline
Operating Practices
28
Oct
2013
Technical Reports
Collision of Amtrak Passenger Train and Norfolk Southern Freight Train—November 30, 2007, Chicago, Illinois
Subject
Accident Investigations,
Amtrak,
Freight Operations,
Crashworthiness - Passenger Equipment,
Passenger Rail,
Collision
Keywords: Transportation, safety, collision, rail accident investigation, crashworthiness, structures, dynamics
Abstract: On November 30, 2007, an Amtrak passenger train travelling at approximately 33 mph collided with the rear of a standing freight train in Chicago, Illinois. The locomotive of the...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-13/45
Office
RRD
17
Oct
2013
Technical Reports
Higher Speed Freight Truck Structural Analysis
Subject
Freight Operations
Keywords: Higher speed freight truck, freight truck structural analyses, freight truck for 150 mph operation
Abstract: Sharma & Associates, Inc. (SA) had previously (2005–2009) developed a higher speed freight truck under sponsorship of the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). Under the...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-13/40
Office
RRD
17
Oct
2013
Technical Reports
Higher Speed Freight Truck Performance Requirements Analysis
Subject
Freight Operations
Keywords: AAR, APTA, Carbody, Code of Federal Regulations, Coefficient of Friction, Flange Angle, Higher Speed Truck, L/V Ratio, Lateral Load, Minimally Compliant Analytical Track
Abstract: This proposed requirements document combines a set of requirements for high-speed freight car truck design and performance from the generally accepted standards in the U.S. Code...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-13/41
Office
RRD
17
Sep
2013
Policy and Guidance
Final State Rail Plan Guidance
Subject
Freight Operations,
Intercity Passenger Rail Investment ,
Passenger Rail
Keywords: State Rail Plan Guidance, Final, Freight, Passenger