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1 Jan 1983

Technical Reports

High Cant Deficiency Test of the F40PH Locomotive and the Prototype Banking Amcoach

Author
P. L. Boyd and W. L. Jordan

Subject Facilities & Test Equipment, Passenger Rail

Keywords: Curving Safety

Abstract: Increasing the speed of passenger trains in existing curves has been proposed as an alternative to changing curve radii for the purpose of reducing trip times on the Northeast...

Report Number
DOT-FR-83-03
Office
RRD

3 Mar 1982

Technical Reports

MARTA "C" Standard Profile Energy Consumption

Author
Transportation Test Center

Subject Passenger Rail, Evaluation

Abstract: The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) "C" Car underwent energy consumption testing as part of a broader array of characteristic tests. The test objectives,...

Report Number
UMTA/TTC/TN-82/05
Office
RRD

1 Feb 1982

Technical Reports

Long Term Assessment of Passenger Ground Transportation System Technology

Author
David N. Wormley, James H. Goldie

Subject Maglev, Passenger Rail

Keywords: Noncontacting Suspension Propulsion, Linear Induction Motors, Magnetic Suspensions

Abstract:

In this study advanced intercity ground transportation has been reviewed to establish the present status and future directions of worldwide technology development. The study...

Report Number
D0T/FRA/0RD-82/48

1 Jan 1982

Technical Reports

MARTA "C" Car : Truck Primary Suspension Stiffness

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Passenger Rail, Track/Train Interactions

Abstract: This technical note records the modification process, test setups, and findings of the Truck Primary Suspension Stiffness investigations on the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit...

Report Number
UMTA/TTC/TN-82/04
Office
RRD

1 May 1981

Technical Reports

Passenger Train Equipment Review Report: Volume 2. Propulsion System Components and Future Train Energy Consumption

Author
IPEEP Train System Review Team

Subject Passenger Rail

Keywords: Rail Vehicles and Components, Propulsion Systems, Electrification

Abstract: Early in 1977, the Federal Railroad Administration, Office of Research and Development, initiated the Improved Passenger Equipment Evaluation Program (IPEEP), which was designed...

Report Number
FRA/ORD-81/45.2
Office
RRD