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31 Aug 2020

Technical Reports

Investigation of the Relationship between Crashworthiness Performance and Weight for High-Speed Train Operations in the U.S.

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Crashworthiness - Passenger Equipment

Keywords: High-speed train, crashworthiness, weight, seats, structural fire protection, energy absorber, occupant volume strength

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-20/36
Office
RDI-22

22 Jun 2020

Technical Reports

Cyber Security Risk Management for Connected Railroads

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Communications

Keywords: Cyber security, communications, risk, connected railroad

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-20/25
Office
RDI-23

12 Mar 2020

Technical Reports

Wireless Digital Train Line for Passenger Trains

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Communications

Keywords: Digital train line, wireless connectivity, 5G, WiDTL, user/control plane, high-speed rail, passenger rail service

Abstract:

This research project evaluated current wireless communication standards used by high-speed passenger rail services around the globe and determined, based on those findings, an...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-20-12
Office
RDI-22

27 Sep 2019

Technical Reports

Conventional and Crash Energy Management Locomotive Coupling Tests

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Crashworthiness - Passenger Equipment

Keywords: Locomotives, crashworthiness, railcars, couplers, override, collision, injury, impacts

Abstract: Crash energy management (CEM) components which can be integrated into the end structure of a locomotive were developed: a push-back coupler (PBC) and a deformable anti-climber (...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-19/36
Office
RDI-22

20 Sep 2019

Technical Reports

Crashworthy Components Retrofit for F40 Locomotive

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Crashworthiness - Passenger Equipment

Keywords: Locomotives, rail cars, override, collision, injury, impacts, testing, crash energy management, push-back coupler, anti-climber

Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration and the Volpe Center continue to evaluate new technologies for increasing the safety of passengers and operators in rail equipment. In...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-19/34
Office
RDI-22