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1 Sep 2005

Reports to Congress

Report to Congress: Costs and Benefits of Magnetic Levitation

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Maglev, Evaluation, Analysis

Keywords: Report to Congress: Costs and Benefits of Magnetic Levitation

Abstract: response to a Congressional request to compare the costs and benefits of magnetic levitation (Maglev) with those of other modes, this report provides technical background on this...

22 Aug 2004

Technical Reports

Performance Measures to Improve Transportation Systems

Author
Katherine F. Turnbull

Subject Evaluation

Abstract: Summary of the Second National Conference held at the Beckman Center in Irvine, California on August 22-24, 2004. Includes the Opening Session, Impact of Performance Measures on...

Office
RRD

1 May 2004

Reports to Congress

Safety of Remote Control Locomotive Operations (Interim Report)

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Remote Control Locomotive Operations, Evaluation

Abstract: By letter dated September 2, 2003, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Committee) requested that the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) conduct an...

1 Dec 2003

Technical Reports

Tank Car Operating Environment Study- Phase I

Author
Kevin Koch

Subject Evaluation

Keywords: Tank Car Coupler Forces, Railcar Impact Tests, Correlation of Accelerometer Data

Abstract: This report documents the results of the controlled testing conducted during the first phase of a tank car operating environment program involving the AAR, the Railway Supply...

Office
RRD

1 Dec 2003

Technical Reports

Access Charges Review 2003: Final Conclusions

Author
Office of the Rail Regulator

Subject Evaluation

Keywords: Network Rail, Franchised Passenger Train, Revenue Requirements

Abstract: This document contains the Rail Regulator's final conclusions in his review of Network Rail's revenue requirements and his determination of the charges which franchised passenger...

Office
RRD