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Technical Reports
Evaluation of Signal/Control System Equipment and Technology: Task 5 - Economic Studies
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...
Technical Reports
15th Railroad Engineering Conference Proceedings, Railroad R&D Challenges of the 80's : Opportunities & Obstacles
Abstract: This report constitutes the proceedings of the 15th Railroad Engineering Conference held at TSC on October 21-23, 1979. Conference papers were delivered by various industry and...
Technical Reports
Northeast Corridor Improvement Project Task 205: Cab Signal/Automatic Train Control/Train Performance Recorder General Specification
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...
Historical Documents
Proposed Signal System for the Northeast Corridor
Abstract: Prepared by De Leuw, Cather/Parsons; No publication date on document
Technical Reports
Evaluation of Signal/Control System Equipment and Technology: Task 3 - Standardization, Signal Types, Titles
Keywords: Track Circuits, Cab Signaling, Traffic Control Systems
Abstract: This report analyzes and summarizes current signal types and associated aspects, titles and indications employed by U. S. Railroads over which Amtrak operates as well as by...