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1 Jan 2004

Research Results

A Preliminary Design of a System to Measure Vertical Track Modulus from a Moving Railcar

Author
Mahmood Fateh

Subject Track, Track/Train Interactions, Tracks & Structures

Keywords: Track modulus, Track Stiffness, Railroad Investigation, Railroad Maintenance

Report Number
RR04-03
Office
RDI-21

1 Jan 2004

Research Results

Development and Deployment of a Vehicle Tracking System

Author
Gunars Spons

Subject Track, Track/Train Interactions, Tracks & Structures

Keywords: Vehicle Tracking System

Report Number
RR04-01
Office
RDI-21

1 Dec 2003

Technical Reports

Gage Restraint Measurement System Comparison Tests: Railbound and Hi-Rail Vehicles

Author
Federal Railroad Administration; John Chorros; Ted Sussman; Mahmood Fateh; Erik Curtis

Subject Track, Tracks & Structures, Track/Train Interactions

Keywords: Gage widening, Fasteners

Abstract: Compartive tests were conducted to evaluate the gage restraint measurements system (GRMS) testing capabilities of a railbound GRMS vehicle, Federal Railroad Administraion's (FRA's...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-03/29

1 Apr 2003

Technical Reports

Catalog of "Common Use" Rail Corridors

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Track, Tracks & Structures, Track/Train Interactions

Keywords: Heavy axle load, stiffness,

Abstract: This report is a catalog of 'common use' rail corridors. These are defined as corridors where non-Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)-compliant light rail or rail rapid transit...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-03/16
Office
RRD

1 Feb 2003

Technical Reports

Review and Evaluation of Track Designs for Joint High Speed Rail and Heavy Freight Operations

Author
Dingqing Li, Dio Yoshino

Subject Track

Keywords: Alternative Track Structures, Ladder Sleeper Track, Frame Sleeper Track, Embedded Rail Systems

Abstract: An increasing number of railway track segments in the U. S. will soon be required to carry both high-speed passenger and heavy freight traffic. In some cases, conventional track...

Report Number
DTFR 53-93-C-00001
Office
RRD