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Presentations
2016 FRA Rail Program Delivery: Benefit-Cost Analysis Guidance
Keywords: Cost Analysis
Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration hosted the third FRA Rail Program Delivery Meeting—a 2.5-day conference for grantees, railroad representatives, federal oversight contractors,...
Washington, DC
United States
Presentations
2016 FRA Rail Program Delivery: Moynihan Station Funding and Financing
Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration hosted the third FRA Rail Program Delivery Meeting—a 2.5-day conference for grantees, railroad representatives, federal oversight contractors,...
Washington, DC
United States
Presentations
2016 FRA Rail Program Delivery: Building a Funding & Financing Strategy Plan for Mega / Complex Projects
Keywords: Funding & Financing Strategy Plan
Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration hosted the third FRA Rail Program Delivery Meeting—a 2.5-day conference for grantees, railroad representatives, federal oversight contractors,...
Washington, DC
United States
Safety Advisories
Ballast Defects and Conditions—Importance of Identification and Repair in Preventing Development of Unsafe Combinations of Track Conditions
Keywords: Safety Advisories, Track, Ballast
Abstract: FRA is issuing this safety advisory to emphasize the importance of timely repairing ballast defects and conditions on main tracks. FRA notes that ballast defects and ballast...
Technical Reports
Evaluation of Wheel/Rail Contact Mechanics: Concepts Report
Keywords: Roller Rig, Wheel-Rail Contact Mechanics, Rail Vehicle Dynamics, Contact Patch Dynamics, Wheel Forces and Moments
Abstract: A need exists for a new test rig design with advanced sensing technologies that will allow the railroad industry and regulatory agencies to better understand the wheel-rail...