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19 Aug 1974

Reference Materials

Proceedings 1974 National Conference On Railroad-Highway Crossing Safety

Subject Highway-Rail Grade Crossings

Keywords: crossing safety, railroad, highway

Abstract:

Sponsored by U.S. Dept of Transportation held at U.S. Air Force Academy Interim Education Center. "To Demonstrate how each of the partners in grade crossing improvement program...

14 Jun 1974

Technical Reports

Aerodynamics of High Speed Ground Transportation Research and Development

Author
Andrew G. Hammitt

Subject High-Speed Passenger Rail

Keywords: High Speed Ground Transportation, Aerodynamics

Abstract:

The aerodynamic problems of high speed ground transportation systems have been examined for both conventional rail and other high speed systems. An aerodyhamic research and...

Report Number
FRA-ORD&D-75-l7
Office
RDI-22

1 Jun 1974

Other Reports

Rail-Highway Grade-Crossing Accident For the Year Ended December 31, 1973

Author
Office of Safety

Subject Highway-Rail Grade Crossings

Keywords: Accident Reports, Incident Reports, Casualties

Abstract: This is the thirty-ninth annual statistical report on rail-highway grade crossing accidents based upon reports of rail carriers filed with the Federal Railroad Administration...

Office
RRS

1 Sep 1973

Technical Reports

Enhancement of Train Visibility

Author
Federal Railroad Administration; John B. Hopkins

Subject Grade Crossing Technology, Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems, Highway-Rail Grade Crossings

Keywords: Conspicuity, Highway rail grade crossings, Train collisions, Train visibility

Abstract:

This study describes effective ways to enhance the visibility of the trailing end of trains in order to reduce train-train collisions.

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-74/15
Office
RDI-23

1 Sep 1973

Technical Reports

MBTA Green Line Tests: Riverside Line, December 1972

Author
George W. Neat

Subject High-Speed Passenger Rail, Program Evaluation

Keywords: Track Measurement Methodology, Track Geometry Measurement, Ride Roughness Measurement, Interior Noise Measurement

Abstract:

The UMTA sponsored Urban Rail Supporting Technology Program emphasizes three major task areas; facilities development, technology development, and test program development. The...

Report Number
DOT-TSC-UMTA-74-1,1
Office
RDI-21