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Technical Reports
PTC 220 MHz Radio: ITCR Closed Track Test 1 Test Report
Keywords: Railroad Safety Technology Grant
Abstract: The first phase of closed track testing, referred to as CTT 1, of the PTC communication system entailed the installation and operation of the PTC communication system at the...
Technical Reports
PTC 220 MHz Radio: BNSF Locomotive GE Dash-9 Locomotive Final Intermodulation Test Report
Keywords: Railraod Safety Technology Grants
Abstract: During several testing sessions from May 12 to June 3, 2011, information was gathered on potential sources of intermodulation from on-board and external radio transmitters. No...
Technical Reports
Torsional Stiffness of Railroad Coupler Connections
Keywords: coupler torque; coupler stiffness; rollover; shelf coupler; tank car; tank car safety
Abstract: Tank cars are required to use double shelf couplers to prevent the coupler of an adjacent car from puncturing the tank head in the case of overrides or accidents. However, the...
Technical Reports
Comparative Evaluation of Rail and Truck Fuel Efficiency on Competitive Corridors
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...
Other Reports
FY2008 Capital Assistance to States
Keywords: Phoenix-Tucson Rail Service Planning
Abstract: Capital Assistance to States–Intercity Passenger Rail Service Program - September 2008 Award Announcements