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19 Nov 2009

Technical Reports

Comparative Evaluation of Rail and Truck Fuel Efficiency on Competitive Corridors

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Freight Operations

Keywords: fuel efficiency, rail, truck, ton-miles per gallon, rail fuel efficiency, rail fuel consumption, rail energy efficiency, truck energy efficiency, mode comparison, freight energy

Abstract: This study provides a comparative evaluation of rail and truck fuel efficiency on corridors and services in which both modes compete. For the purposes of this study, competitive...

Office
RRD

1 Dec 2008

Research Results

Development of Rail Neutral Temperature Monitoring Device

Author
Mr. Leith Al-Nazer

Subject Track, Track/Train Interactions, Tracks & Structures

Keywords: Rail Neutral Temperature Monitoring Device

Report Number
RR08-31
Office
RDI-21

1 Aug 2007

Research Results

Regenerative Power for Track-Health Monitoring

Author
Mahmood Fateh

Subject Track, Tracks & Structures

Keywords: Power scavenging, distributed sensor networks, railroad maintenance, inductive and piezoelectric devices

Report Number
RR07-22
Office
RDI-21

1 Apr 2007

Research Results

Bridge Approaches and Track Stiffness

Author
Donald Plotkin

Subject Bridge and Structures Safety, Track, Track/Train Interactions, Tracks & Structures

Keywords: Bridge approach, track stiffness, track deflection, track modulus

Report Number
RR07-12
Office
RDI-21

26 Jan 2007

Safety Advisories

Provides interested parties guidance on the proper application of existing statutory and regulatory requirements concerning self-propelled specialized maintenance equipment

Subject Track

Keywords: Facilities & Test Equipment; self propelled ; rail grinder ; derail ; on-track maintenance

Safety Advisory Number
2007-02