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1 Dec 1980

Technical Reports

Evaluation of Signal/Control System Equipment and Technology: Task 5 - Economic Studies

Author
S. F. Taylor, J. F. Marshall, C. M. Schultz, R. B. Whalen

Subject Signal and Train Control, Evaluation

Keywords: Cost/Benefit Analysis, Life Cycle Evaluation, Reliability/Maintainability, Vandalism

Abstract: Economics form an important aspect in the comparison of new technologies with those which are subject to possible replacement. This report presents an economic analysis of...

Report Number
FRA/ORD-78/39.5
Office
RRD

1 Oct 1980

Other Reports

Safety Manual for FRA Survey Vehicles

Author
Federal Railroad Administration; Ensco, Inc.

Subject Safety Advisories, Safety Regulatory Analysis, Safety Performance Measures

Keywords: Safety manual, Federal Railroad Administration Survey vehicles

Abstract: The safety rules set forth in this manual govern all FRA Survey Vehicles operated by Ensco, Inc. under contract DOT-FR53-80-C-00015. In addition, these safety rules provide...

1 Jun 1980

Reports to Congress

The President's 1979 Annual Report : To the Congress on the Administration of the Federal Railroad Safety Act of 1970

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Safety Regulatory Analysis, Statutory Mandates

Abstract: This report summarizes the efforts of the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) during calendar year l979, to improve railroad safety,...

1 Mar 1980

Technical Reports

Northeast Corridor Improvement Project Task 205: Cab Signal/Automatic Train Control/Train Performance Recorder General Specification

Author
DeLeuw Cather/Parsons

Subject Signal and Train Control

Keywords: Cab Signal, Automatic Train Control, Train Performance

Abstract: This document defines the standards and general specifications for the cab signal/automatic train control/train performance recorder system to be installed on vehicles to be...

Report Number
FRA/RNC-80/4
Office
RRD

1 Jan 1980

Historical Documents

Proposed Signal System for the Northeast Corridor

Subject Signal and Train Control

Abstract: Prepared by De Leuw, Cather/Parsons; No publication date on document