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1 Apr 2001

Environmental Review Documents

Final Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement: Maglev Deployment Program Vol 1

Author
VOLPE

Subject Maglev

Keywords: Maglev Deployment Program

Abstract: The Maglev Deployment Program, as authorized by Congress in the Transportation Equity Act of the 21st Century (TEA 21), encourages the development and construction of an operating...

1 Apr 2001

Environmental Review Documents

Final Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement: Maglev Deployment Program Vol 2

Author
VOLPE

Subject Maglev

Keywords: Final Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement: Maglev Deployment Program Vol 1

Abstract: In order to comply with the TEA-21 legislation, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) conducted a seven-state competition to select a project for the purpose of demonstration...

1 Oct 1999

Technical Reports

Compliance with Railroad Operating Rules and Corporate Culture Influences - Results of a Focus Group and Structured Interviews

Author
Michael K. Coplen, M.A., Operations Research Analyst, Volpe National Transportation Systems Center

Subject Human Factors, Railroad Employees

Keywords: railroad operating rules, compliance, culture

Abstract: A focus group was held at the November 11, 1996 meeting of the Operating Rules Association of North American Railroads to discuss the general issue of compliance and operating...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-99/09
Office
RRD

1 Mar 1999

Other Reports

Passenger Acceptance of Alignments with Frequent Curves in Maglev or Other Very-High-Speed Ground Systems

Author
Harding, Pollard, Katz-Rhoads, Mengert, Disario and Sussman

Subject Maglev, Passenger Rail

Report Number
VNTSC-RR994-PM-99-1
Office
RRD

1 Oct 1998

Other Reports

Train Dispatcher Training: Preparing for the 21st Century

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Railroad Employees

Keywords: Training Practices, Human Factors, Program Evaluation

Abstract: This document is a transcription of a one-day workshop on training objectives and techniques to meet the challenges of 21st century train dispatching. The workshop was held on...

Office
RRD