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Technical Reports
Hazards Associated with HSR Operations Adjacent to Conventional Tracks – Enhanced Literature Review Part III: Literature Review
Keywords: Shared corridors, high-speed rail, conventional railroad
Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) set out to develop a guidance document which provides information on the design considerations and potential risk mitigations for high-...
Technical Reports
Hazards Associated with HSR Operations Adjacent to Conventional Tracks - Enhanced Literature Review Part I: Summary Report
Keywords: Shared corridor, high-speed rail, heavy axle load freight
Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) set out to develop a guidance document which provides information on the design considerations and potential risk mitigations for high-...
Technical Reports
Hazards Associated with HSR Operations Adjacent to Conventional Tracks – Enhanced Literature Review Part II: Best Practices
Keywords: Shared corridors, high-speed rail, conventional railroad
Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) set out to develop a best practices document, which provides information on the design considerations and potential risk mitigations for...
Reports to Congress
Report to Congress: Costs and Benefits of Magnetic Levitation
Keywords: Report to Congress: Costs and Benefits of Magnetic Levitation
Abstract: response to a Congressional request to compare the costs and benefits of magnetic levitation (Maglev) with those of other modes, this report provides technical background on this...
Research Results
The Impact of Safety Rules Revisions on Safety Culture, Incident Rates, and Liability Claims in the U.S. Railroad Industry
Keywords: Railroad safety culture, safety rules revision, safety rules consolidation, compliance, FELA, Federal Employer’s Liability Act, incident rates, liability claims, lessons-learned