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16 Jan 1991

Technical Bulletins

Reissue of Hours of Service Signal Interpretations Booklet

Author
Acting Associate Administrator for Safety

Subject Hours of Service

Abstract: The booklet, "The Hours of Service Act and Signal Service" was originally issued by the Federal Railroad Administration in 1981. It was subsequently revised and reissued in 1983...

Bulletin Number
G-91-02
Discipline
General

1 Jul 1981

Technical Reports

Urban Rail Noise Abatement Program Digest

Subject Train Horn Noise

Keywords: Urban Rail, Noise Reduction, Development Projects

Abstract: The Urban Rail Noise Abatement Program provides a systematic approach to solving the urban transit noise problem. This approach has resulted in comprehensive scientific research...

Report Number
UMTA-MA-06-0099-80-3
Office
RRD

1 Sep 1974

Technical Reports

Noise Assessment and Abatement in Rapid Transit Systems

Author
L.G. Kurzweil, R. Lotz, E.G. Apgar

Subject Train Horn Noise

Keywords: Noise, Rapid Transit, Transportation Noise, Rail Vehicle Noise, Noise Assessment, Noise Abatement, Noise Control

Abstract:

As Systems Manager for the Urban Rail Supporting Technology Program sponsored by the Rail Programs Branch of the Urban Mass Transportation Administration, the Transportation...

Report Number
DOT-TSC-UMTA-74-13
Office
RDI-22