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Other Reports
Motive Power and Equipment Enforcement Manual
Keywords: Safety Standards, Track Inspection, Equipment Inspection
Abstract: The Motive Power and Equipment Enforcement Manual is written to help Inspectors do their jobs. The Manual includes the regulations which set safety standards for inspections,...
Technical Reports
Improving Transportation Through Railroad Research: 1988-1991
Keywords: Safety Regulations, R&D, Track Buckling, Rail Restraint, Vehicle/Track Interaction, Rail Integrity, Operating Practices, Maglev, TTC, FAST
Abstract: The Office of Research and Development (R&D) of the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) conducts research, development, test, and evaluation projects to directly support the...
Technical Reports
Conductive Interference in Rapid Transit Signalling Systems, Volume II: Suggested Test Procedures
Keywords: Conductive EMI, Rail System EMI, EMI Measurements
Abstract: Methods for detecting and quantifying the levels of conductive electromagnetic interference produced by solid state rapid transit propulsion equipment and for determining the...
Technical Reports
Energy Management Guidelines for Rail Transit Systems: Executive Summary
Keywords: Power Rate Structure, Operating Cost Analysis, Energy Reduction
Abstract: The cost of electricity is a significant portion of the operating costs of rail transit systems. The impact of increasing energy costs is felt by those systems presently in...
Technical Reports
Energy Management Guidelines for Rail Transit Systems: Volume I
Keywords: Power Rate Structure, Operating Cost Analysis, Energy Reduction
Abstract: The cost of electricity is a significant portion of the operating costs of rail transit systems. The impact of increasing energy costs is felt by those systems presently in...