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1 Jan 1973

Other Reports

Track Train Dynamics Guidelines for: Train Handling, Train Makeup, Track & Structure, Engineer Education

Author
Association of American Railroads

Subject Best Practices, Freight Operations, Track/Train Interactions

Keywords: Braking Performance, Engineers, Training, High Capacity Cars

Abstract:

This manual was prepared as an immediate aid in improving freight train performance. It has five sections: Definitions and Functions of Equipment; Train Handling; Train Makeup...

Report Number
AAR-R153
Office
RRD

1 Sep 1971

Other Reports

Recommendations for Northeast Corridor Transportation: Summary report Volume 1

Author
Myron Miller, Melvyn Cheslow, Nancy T. Ebersole, John Gerba, Donald J. Igo, Walter Velona & Robert Winestone

Subject High-Speed Passenger Rail

Keywords: STOL, VTOL, TACV, automated highway, highspeed rail, transportation planning

Office
RRD

1 Apr 1970

Historical Documents

Northeast Corridor Transportation Project Report

Subject Evaluation, High-Speed Passenger Rail, Intercity Passenger Rail Investment

Keywords: Northeast Corridor, Intercity Passenger, Analysis,

Abstract:

The Northeast Corridor Transportation Project, through a comprehensive systems analysis approach, is engaged in analyzing and evaluation the transportation needs of the...