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1
Oct
1975
Technical Reports
12th Annual Railroad Conference Proceedings, "Effect of Heavy Axle Loads on Track"
Subject
Best Practices,
Track/Train Interactions,
Tracks & Structures
Keywords: Railroad Technology, Research, Railroad Engineering Conference
Abstract: Proceedings of the 1975 Railroad Engineering Conference held at Pueblo, Colorado, October 23 and 24, 1975. Sessions included track developments, suspension developments and...
1
Jul
1975
Other Reports
International Research Program on Track/Train Dynamics: Phase One Report
Subject
Best Practices
Keywords: Bibliography, Operating Policies, Engineer Performance Criteria, Dynamic Train Performance, Modelling, Train Handling Techniques
Abstract: Prepared for the Federal Railroad Administration, Railway Progress Institute, Transportation Development Agency of Canada and Association of American Railroads as a summary of the...
Office
RRD
1
Apr
1975
Technical Reports
Railroad Research Bulletin - Spring 1975 Volume 2, Number 1
Subject
Best Practices
Keywords: Rail Transportation, Advanced Systems, Abstracts, Bibliography and Documentation
Abstract: This publication contains 1,176 abstracts of journal articles and research reports selected by RRIS from current railroad literature and 235 summaries of ongoing research...
Report Number
FRA-OR&D 75-42
Office
RRD
1
Jan
1975
Other Reports
FRA Guide for Preparing Accidents/Incidents Reports
Subject
Best Practices
Keywords: Accident Reports, Incident Reports, Guidelines
Abstract: Railroad should refer to this guide in preparing FRA accident/incident report forms. Further reference should be made to 49 C.F.R. 225. These instructions are intended solely as...
Office
RRS
1
Aug
1974
Technical Reports
Guidelines for Enhancement of Visual Conspicuity of the Trailing End of Trains
Subject
Accident Reduction,
Best Practices
Keywords: Train Collision, Train Visibility, Collision Avoidance
Abstract: This report summarizes a comprehensive study of potential means of reducing the probability of train-train collisions through enhancement of the visual conspicuity of the...
Report Number
FRA-ORD&D-75-7
Office
RDI-23