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Presentations
Maryland Moving Forward
Keywords: NEPA, Environment, Alternatives Analysis
Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration hosted the fourth annual FRA Rail Program Delivery Meeting - a 1.5-day conference for grantees, railroad representatives, federal oversight...
Washington, DC
United States
Presentations
NEC Future Update – Amishi Castelli, FRA; Rebecca Reyes-Alicea, FRA
Keywords: NEC, Northeast Corridor
Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration hosted the fourth annual FRA Rail Program Delivery Meeting - a 1.5-day conference for grantees, railroad representatives, federal oversight...
Washington, DC
United States
Presentations
Acela Express 2021
Keywords: NEC, Northeast Corridor, Acela, Amtrak
Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration hosted the fourth annual FRA Rail Program Delivery Meeting - a 1.5-day conference for grantees, railroad representatives, federal oversight...
Washington, DC
United States
Research Results
Industry Survey of Bolsters and Side Frames Removed from Service
Keywords: Bolster, side frame, casting, survey, steel
Abstract:
Transportation Technology Center, Inc. (TTCI) conducted an industry survey of defective bolsters and side frames removed from service. Scrapped components (approximately 70...
Technical Reports
Weld Repair of Manganese Frogs for Enhanced Performance
Keywords: Reciprocating wire feed, constant voltage, Flux-Cored Arc Welding, heat-affected zone, radiographic testing, Shielded Metal Arc Welding, ultimate tensile strength, yield strength.
Abstract:
When special trackwork contact surfaces (such as manganese-steel turnout frogs) become worn and damaged, they can be repaired to extend their lifetime, but current repair...