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1
Jun
1990
Reports to Congress
Assessment of the Potential for Magnetic Levitation Transportation Systems in the United States
Subject
Maglev
Keywords: Railroad Technology, Economic Analysis, Development Plan
Abstract: Surface and air travel are projected to double from 1988 levels early in the 21st century. Magnetic levitation (maglev) is a relatively new transportation technology, which has...
1
May
1990
Reports to Congress
Train Dispatcher Training Standards Inquiry : Report to Congress
Subject
Evaluation
Abstract: Since 1979, FRA has conducted a number of special safety assessments on selected railroads to complement on-going inspection programs. In 1987 FRA deviated from the traditional...
1
Jan
1990
Technical Reports
Passenger Ride Quality of a Span Bolster Car with Freight Trucks
Subject
Freight Operations
Keywords: Ride Quality, Frieght Trucks, Span Bolster, Vibration Levels, Tank Car/Passenger Car
Abstract: A test was performed to measure the ride quality of an eight axle Span Bolster Rail Car with freight trucks. The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and the Association of...
Report Number
DOT/ERA/ORD-90
Office
RRD
1
Jun
1989
Other Reports
Summary of Accidents Investigated by the Federal Railroad Administration: Calendar Year 1987
Subject
Accident Investigations
Keywords: Accident Reports, Incident Reports, Casualties
Abstract: [From the Introduction] The 1987 Summary of Accidents Investigated by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) includes 238 railroad accidents. This summary provides the...
Office
RRS
1
Dec
1988
Technical Reports
Laboratory Investigation of Roller Bearing Damage Due to Impact
Subject
Facilities & Test Equipment
Keywords: Wheel Impact, Impact Loading, Stress
Abstract: This report presents the results of a two phase testing program to measure the strains in the roller separators (cages) of a bearing during impact loading. The impact loading is...
Report Number
FRA/ORD-89-O 4
Office
RRD