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19 Nov 2003

Technical Reports

International Perspectives on Road Pricing

Author
Florida Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration

Subject Evaluation

Keywords: Road Pricing, Pricing Revenues

Abstract: Fifteen countries were represented at the November 2003 International Symposium on Road Pricing held in Key Biscayne, Florida. Participants discussed the rationale and motivations...

Office
RRD

1 Jul 2002

Technical Reports

Commuter Rail Seat Testing and Analysis

Author
C. Vanlingen-Dunn, J. Manning

Subject Evaluation

Keywords: Commuter Rail, M-Style Seat, Walkover Seat, Static Testing, Dynamic Testing, Structural Integrity, Occupant Safety

Abstract:

The need to determine the structural integrity and passenger safety provided by existing commuter rail seats was identified by the Construction/Structural Subgroup of the...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-01/06
Office
RRD

1 May 2001

Technical Reports

Accountability of Railtrack

Author
Office of the Rail Regulator

Subject Evaluation

Keywords: Railtrack, Accountability, Reform Programs

Abstract: Provides a general summary of railtrack as well as existing powers within railtrack, increasing railtrack's accountability-reform program, financial framework, contracts with...

Office
RRD

1 Sep 1996

Technical Reports

Ride Quality Evaluation of High Speed Trains on the Northeast Corridor

Author
Brian E. Mee

Subject Evaluation

Keywords: High Speed Rail, Cant Deficiency, Safety , Tilt Train, Lateral Acceleration, Curing, Vehicle Dynamics, Safety Regulations, Ride Quality

Abstract: A portable system to allow collection and analysis of carbody vibration data according to ISO standard 2631 was designed and built. This system allowed the FRA to record and...

Report Number
DOT-FRA-96-05
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