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1 Jul 1978

Technical Reports

Correlation of Statistical Representations of Track Geometry with Physical Appearance

Author
J. Corbin

Subject Track

Keywords: Track Geometry, Track Irregularities, Track Maintenance Practices

Abstract: Railway track has previously been represented as a random process with certain parameters that relate to the quality of the track. This report helps to make these parameters more...

Report Number
FRA/ORD-79/35
Office
RRD

1 Jun 1978

Technical Reports

Summary Report-Ballast and Foundation Materials Research Program

Author
M.R. Thompson, W.W. Hay, S.D. Tayabji

Subject Track, Tracks & Structures

Keywords: Ballast, Subgrade, Conventional Railway Track Support ystem, Finite Element Method, Ballast Cost

Abstract: This report constitutes a summary of the results of the various phases of the Ballast and Foundation Materials Research Program. Data and information obtained from the technical...

Report Number
FRA/ORD-78/10
Office
RRD

26 Apr 1978

Emergency Orders

New York, Susquehanna & Western Railroad Company; Emergency Order Prohibiting the Further Movement of Placarded Hazardous Materials Cars.

Subject Track

Emergency Order Number
Emergency Order 8

1 Feb 1978

Technical Reports

Development of Techniques and Data for Evaluating Ride Quality Volume II: Ride Quality Research

Author
Federal Railroad Administration; R.D. Pepler; L.L Vallerie; I.D. Jacobson; R.W. Barber; L.G. Richards

Subject Passenger Rail, Track, Tracks & Structures, Track/Train Interactions

Keywords: Ride quality, Passenger comfort

Abstract: Ride-quality models for city buses and intercity trains are presented and discussed in terms of their ability to predict passenger comfort and ride acceptability. This, the second...

Report Number
DOT-TS-RSPD-77-1. II

14 Dec 1977

Emergency Orders

Illinois Central Gulf Railroad Company- Revocation of Emergency Order Due to Changed Circumstances

Subject Track

Emergency Order Number
Emergency Order 6, Notice 2