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1 Dec 1977

Technical Reports

Energy Intensity of Intercity Passenger Rail

Author
Ram K. Mittal

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 Aug 1975

Technical Reports

LTV/SIG Metroliner Truck - Final Design Report

Author
H. M. Bumgardner Jr., F. E. Dean, V. W. Hall II

Subject High-Speed Passenger Rail, Passenger Rail

Keywords: Ride Quality, Bellcrank, Car/Truck Interface

Abstract: The Vought Systems Division of the LTV Aerospace Corp. (LTV) in association with the Swiss Industrial Company (SlG) of Neuhausen Rhine Falls, Switzerland, has designed,...

Report Number
FRA-OR&D 76-250
Office
RRD

1 Dec 1974

Other Reports

The Impact of the U.S. Energy Situation on High Speed Ground Transportation

Author
Willard E. Fraize

Subject Passenger Rail

Keywords: Energy Supply, Intercity Passenger Modes, Alternative Energy

Abstract:

U. S. energy supply issues for the next few decades are summarized with a view toward their impact on high speed ground transportation (HSGT) modes. As background, the energy...

Report Number
MTR-6808
Office
RRD

1 May 1973

Technical Reports

Detail Specification for State-of-the-Art Car

Author
The Boeing Vertol Company

Subject Passenger Rail

Keywords: Rapid Transit Car, Urban Transit, UMTA URRV Program

Abstract:

This document is the detail specification for the State-of-the-Art Car (SOAC). This specification represents the SOAC configuration as delivered to the Urban Mass...

Report Number
IT-06-0026-73-2
Office
RDI-22

2 Apr 1973

Other Reports

Improved Passenger Service For Three Corridors

Subject Passenger Rail

Keywords: Passenger Trains, corridors, costs, capacity, interference

Abstract:

This study identifies and estimates the cost of right-of-way facility improvements necessary to provide for improved passenger trains operating at maximum speeds of 120-150 mph...

Report Number
FRA-ORD&D-74-4
Office
RRD