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1 Jan 1996

Technical Reports

Annual Data Profile of the American Short Line & Regional Railroad Industry

Author
American Short Line Railraod Association, Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute, North Dakota State University

Subject Evaluation

Keywords: Statistics, Short Line Railroad, Railroad Regions, Railroad Types

Abstract: The Annual Data Profile summarizes the data contained in the American Short Line Data Base (ASLDB). Over 400 annual data profile surveys were sent out to collect the 1995 database...

Office
RRD

1 Dec 1995

Technical Reports

The Use of Illumination of Railroad Grade Crossings to Reduce Collision Risks

Author
Norman Knable

Subject Grade Crossing Technology, Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems

Keywords: Accident Reduction, Traffic Law, Vehicle Collision

Abstract:

This report summarizes requirements and recommendations for lighting at grade crossings that enable drivers to recognize approaching trains.

Office
RRD

1 Dec 1995

Technical Reports

The Effectiveness of Railroad Horn Systems

Author
Amanda S. Rapoza, Edward J. Rickley

Subject Grade Crossing Technology, Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems

Keywords: Whistles, Audible Warning Devices, Community Noise

Abstract:

This report addresses the effectiveness of railroad horn systems in reducing grade crossing accidents and discusses their impact on community noise.

Office
RRD

1 Nov 1995

Technical Reports

High Productivity Integral Train Program - Iron Highway Phase II Testing

Author
F. D. Irani

Subject Evaluation

Keywords: Single Axle Suspension, Independently Rotating Wheels, Distributed Power

Abstract: Evaluation tests of Iron Highway Phase II prototype show that the technical benefits predicted from the integral train design are attainable. The tests prove that the control and...

Report Number
R-888
Office
RRD

1 Nov 1995

Technical Reports

High Productivity Integral Train Program - Iron Highway Phase II Evaluation

Author
F. D. Irani

Subject Evaluation

Keywords: Single Axle Suspension, Independently Rotating Wheels, Distributed Power

Abstract:

Evaluation tests of Iron Highway Phase II prototype show that the technical benefits predicted from the integral train design are attainable. The tests prove that the control...

Report Number
R-888
Office
RRD