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1
Jun
1978
Technical Reports
Test Results Report Metroliner Truck Improvement Program in Support of Test Request RR-254 : Volume 1
Subject
Safety Performance Measures,
Evaluation
Keywords: Improved Metroliner Truck, Ride Quality Testing, Air Bag, Safety
Abstract: This report is divided into three volumes. Vol. I summarizes the testing procedures, describes the data reduction techniques and gives the results and conclusions. Vol. II...
Report Number
FRA/ORD-78-31
Office
RRD
1
Apr
1978
Other Reports
Summary of Accidents Investigated by the Federal Railroad Administration: October 1, 1976 through December 31, 1976
Subject
Accident Investigations
Keywords: Incidents, Damage, Casualties
Abstract: This document summarizes accidents investigated by the FRA from October 1, 1976 through December 31, 1976. It includes the date, time, location, accident type, casualty number,...
Office
RRS
1
Jan
1978
Other Reports
A New Approach to Railroad Cost Estimation
Subject
Evaluation
Keywords: Service Quality, Ride Quality, Economic Analysis, Econometric Estimation Process
Abstract: Cost functions for railroad firms are an important element of management decision-making. They are also a principal basis for regulatory policy. Standard ICC cost-finding...
Report Number
DOT-OS-70061
Office
RRD
1
Dec
1977
Technical Reports
Energy Intensity of Intercity Passenger Rail
Subject
Environmental Protection,
Passenger Rail
Keywords: Energy Intensity of Intercity Rail; Energy Efficiency; Transportation Energy; Energy Collservation
Abstract: This research report deals with the Energy Intensity of Intercity Rail Passenger Systems. Included in the energy evaluation are the impacts of operating conditions (speed, load...
Report Number
DOT/RSPD/DPB-50-78/7
Office
RRD
1
Dec
1977
Technical Reports
Cost Effectivieness of Research and Development Related to Railroad Electrification in the United States
Subject
Evaluation
Keywords: Electrification, Railroad Electrification, Propulsion Systems
Abstract: The object of this report is to determine the impact of research and development on railroad electrification in the United States. It is presumed that electrification is...
Report Number
FRA-ORD-77-62
Office
RRD