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1 Nov 1999

Technical Reports

The Aerodynamic Effects of High-Speed Trains on People and Property at Stations in the Northeast Corridor

Author
Federal Railroad Administration; Sam Liao, Paul Mosier, William Kennedy, David Andrus

Subject High-Speed Passenger Rail, Safety Advisories, Safety Regulatory Analysis, Safety Performance Measures

Keywords: Northeast corridor, Computational fluid dynamics, Acela, Acela trainset, aerodynamics, FLUENT

Abstract: This report presents the results of a study to evaluate the aerodynamic (air velocity and pressure) effects of the new high-speed trains on the safety and comfort of people and...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-99/12
Office
RRD

1 Mar 1999

Technical Reports

Tank Car Nondestructive Evaluation

Author
Gregory A. Garvis

Subject Evaluation

Keywords: Acoustic Emissions, Liquid Penetrant, Ultrasonics, Visual Testing, Nondestructive Evaluation

Abstract: An evaluation of nondestructive evaluation (NDE) methods, authorized for use in replacing the current hydrostatic pressure test for qualification or re-qualification of railroad...

Office
RRD

1 Jan 1999

Technical Reports

Supplemental Tests for Track Panel Shift Investigations

Author
Randal L. Thompson, Corey Pasta, Previn Marquez

Subject Evaluation

Keywords: Continuous Welded Rail, Track Panel Shift Behavior,

Abstract: Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (VNTSC) has created a model to predict, among other things, panel shift behavior of track structure. A series of tests was performed...

1 Jan 1999

Technical Reports

Railroad Safety and Public Policy

Author
Ian Savage

Subject Safety Regulatory Analysis

Keywords: Safety, Trespassing, Grade Crossing Collisions, Occupational Injuries, Operational Accidents

Abstract: This paper discusses the safety challenges faced by railroads in the United States. It discusses and evaluates public policy dealing with trespassing, grade crossing collisions,...

1 Jan 1999

Technical Reports

Competitive Effects of Railroad Mergers

Author
Curtis M. Grimm, Joseph J. Plaistow

Subject Evaluation

Keywords: Railroad Mergers, Competitive Effects

Abstract: In the post-Staggers era, the U.S. railroad industry has experienced a significant number of mergers and a sharp reduction in the number of Class I rail carriers. This paper...

Office
RRD