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1
Jun
1978
Technical Reports
Test Results Report Metroliner Truck Improvement Program in Support of Test Request RR-254 : Volume 1
Subject
Safety Performance Measures,
Evaluation
Keywords: Improved Metroliner Truck, Ride Quality Testing, Air Bag, Safety
Abstract: This report is divided into three volumes. Vol. I summarizes the testing procedures, describes the data reduction techniques and gives the results and conclusions. Vol. II...
Report Number
FRA/ORD-78-31
Office
RRD
1
Feb
1978
Technical Reports
Development of Techniques and Data for Evaluating Ride Quality Volume II: Ride Quality Research
Subject
Passenger Rail,
Track,
Tracks & Structures,
Track/Train Interactions
Keywords: Ride quality, Passenger comfort
Abstract: Ride-quality models for city buses and intercity trains are presented and discussed in terms of their ability to predict passenger comfort and ride acceptability. This, the second...
Report Number
DOT-TS-RSPD-77-1. II
1
Dec
1977
Technical Reports
Energy Intensity of Intercity Passenger Rail
Subject
Environmental Protection,
Passenger Rail
Keywords: Energy Intensity of Intercity Rail; Energy Efficiency; Transportation Energy; Energy Collservation
Abstract: This research report deals with the Energy Intensity of Intercity Rail Passenger Systems. Included in the energy evaluation are the impacts of operating conditions (speed, load...
Report Number
DOT/RSPD/DPB-50-78/7
Office
RRD
1
Sep
1977
Other Reports
Safety Appliance Standards and Power Break Requirements
Subject
Safety Performance Measures
Keywords: Maintenance, Safety Requirements, Inspections
Abstract: This document outlines the FRA's standards and requirements for safety appliances and power brakes in 1977. It details the standards for different types of equipment and brakes...
Report Number
TD-3.106:AP5
Office
RRS
1
Mar
1977
Technical Reports
Train-to-Train Rear End Impact Tests Volume II: Impact Test Summaries
Subject
Safety Advisories,
Safety Regulatory Analysis,
Safety Performance Measures
Keywords: Train to train impact tests, Impact, Baseline impact tests, Rear end train collisions
Abstract: This final report documents these nine tests. Volume I, Pre-Impact Determination of Vehicle Properties, summarizes the vehicle properties obtained prior to the impact tests. These...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-76/303.II
Office
RDI-20