eLibrary Search
The FRA eLibrary contains all the documents that are found throughout the FRA Public Website. Multiple pages on the website may link to the same eLibrary item based on its set of metatdata.
Can I find All FRA Documents in the Library?
Some "documents" may not appear here for the following reasons:
- Document resides on an external site for the record of source, links to the document are provided in context but not in the library as FRA does not maintain this record. This document lives on another website.
- Document has not yet been assigned keywords.
- Document is historical and has been removed from library to avoid confusion with current publications.
- Document is public affairs & policy related, such as press releases, speeches, testimony, or fact sheet. These press-related documents can now be found in the FRA Newsroom.
- Document is related to rules and notices. This information can now be found on the Rulemakings search and the Notices search, respectively.
Technical Reports
The UMTA Rail Transit EMI/EMC Program: An Overview and Summary
Keywords: Rail Transit Signaling, Conductive Interference, Inductive Interference, EMI/EMC
Abstract: A history of the UMTA Rail Transit Electromagnetic Interference and Electromagnetic Compatibility program, together with a listing of significant achievements over the life of the...
Other Reports
Grease Evaluations using the Hi-Rail Lubrication System at FAST
Keywords: Curve Negotiation, Facility for Accelerated Service Testing, Grease Performance
Abstract: Previous testing of lubrication systems at the Facility for Accelerated Service Testing (FAST) have stimulated a general interest in grease performance. The hi-rail grease test...
Other Reports
The Feasibility of a Nationwide Network for Longer Combination Vehicles
Keywords: Truck Productivity, Surface Transportation Assistance Act, Longer Vehicle Combination Network
Abstract: The truck productivity improvements derived from the 1982 Surface Transportation Assistance Act (STAA'82) and the possible introduction of a Longer Combination Vehicle (LCV)...
Technical Reports
Wheel Failure Mechanisms of Railroad Cars- Interim Report
Keywords: Wheel Failure, Low Stress Wheel Designs, Residual Stress Fields, Heat Loss, Flange, Back Rim Crack
Abstract: This Interim Report of the FRA sponsored Wheel Failure Mechanism Program was prepared in fulfillment of contractual requirements to provide a major mid-term technical progress...
Technical Reports
STARS AC Propulsion Project
Keywords: GTO Thyristor Inverter, AC Induction Motor, Railroad Technology
Abstract: This report describes the design, manufacture and testing of a propulsion system for passenger rail application utilizing a variable-voltage, variable-frequency (VWF) inverter and...