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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

2 Oct 2006

Other Reports

Class 1 Freight Railroad Profiles - 2006

Author
FRA, Office of Railroad Safety Analysis

Subject Freight Operations

Keywords: Class 1 freight railroad profile

Abstract:

Each profile includes:  Executive officers and addresses; national map showing States served by the railroad; operational and financial statistics for CY 2005 and the 2nd...

1 Dec 2004

Technical Reports

California State Rail Plan

Author
California Department of Transportation- Division of Rail

Subject Freight Operations

Keywords: State Rail Plan, Passenger Rail, Freight Rail

Abstract: Government Code Section 14036 requires the California Department of Transportation (the Department) to complete a 10-year State Rail Plan with both passenger and freight rail...

Office
RRD

1 Nov 2002

Technical Reports

Review and Evaluation of Track Designs for Joint High Speed Rail and Heavy Freight Operations

Author
Dingqing Li, Dio Yoshino

Subject Freight Operations

Keywords: Alternative Track Designs, Joint High-Speed and Heavy Freight Operations

Abstract: An increasing number of railway track segments in the U. S. will soon be required to carry both high-speed passenger and heavy freight traffic. In some cases, conventional track...

Office
RRD

19 Apr 2002

Directives

Railworthiness Directive for Pre-1974 GATX-Built Tanks with Reinforcement Bars

Author
Office of Railroad Safety

Subject Freight Operations, Hazardous Materials, Motive Power and Equipment

Keywords: Railworthiness Directive; Hazerdous Materials; Reinforcing Bars; Tank Cars

Directive Type
Safety
Directive Number
Railworthiness Directive, Notice No. 4
Office
RRS