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20 May 2013

Technical Reports

Investigating Technical Challenges and Research Needs Related to Shared Corridors for High-Speed Passenger

Author
M.R. Saat, C.P.L. Barkan

Subject High-Speed Passenger Rail, Heavy Axle Load (HAL)

Keywords: Shared corridor, high speed rail, heavy axle load freight

Abstract: The development of both incremental and dedicated high-speed rail lines in the United States poses a number of questions. Despite nearly 50 years of international experience in...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-13/29
Office
RRD

9 May 2013

Technical Reports

High-Speed and Intercity Passenger Rail Testing Strategy

Author
Matthew Witte, Robert Swearingen, Nicholas Wilson, and Robert Fries

Subject High-Speed Passenger Rail, Track, Tracks & Structures, Track/Train Interactions

Keywords: high-speed passenger rail, very high speed passenger rail, qualification testing, acceptance testing, vehicle track interaction, vehicle dynamics, characterization testing, durability testing, reliability testing

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-13/26
Office
RRD

19 Feb 2013

Presentations

Rail Policy, Development, and Delivery Update for AASHTO SCORT Washington Meeting

Subject High-Speed Passenger Rail, Passenger Rail

Keywords: AASHTO; Standing Committee on Rail Transportation; SCORT; RPD; Rail Policy, Development, and Delivery Update

Presenter
Federal Railroad Administration
Audience
AASHTO Standing Committee on Rail Transportation (SCORT)
Location

Washington, DC
United States

18 Dec 2012

Forms and Templates

High-Speed Ground Transportation Noise Spreadsheet Model

Author
FRA

Subject High-Speed Passenger Rail

Keywords: High-Speed Ground Transportation Noise Spreadsheet Model

18 Dec 2012

Forms and Templates

DESCRIPTION OF THE FRA HSR INITIAL NOISE EVALUATION SPREADSHEET

Author
FRA

Subject High-Speed Passenger Rail

Keywords: DESCRIPTION OF THE FRA HSR INITIAL NOISE EVALUATION SPREADSHEET