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Technical Reports
Safety of Vital Control and Communication Systems in Guided Ground Transportation. Analysis of Railroad Signaling System: Microprocessor Interlocking
Keywords: Microprocessor-based systems; interlocking system; central processing unit; integrated circuits
Abstract: The study has been conducted with the goal of gaining an insight into the issues of maintaining vital signal systems implemented with microprocessor chips and of making field...
Technical Reports
Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Plan Guidance Document for Railroads
Keywords: Hazmat Plans, Preparedness, Recovery, Response, Cleanup
Abstract: This report provides guidance to railroads for the development and/or review of plans for dealing with a hazardous materials emergency. The introduction provides the setting for...
Technical Reports
Maglev-Rail Intermodal Equipment and Suspension Study: Final Report
Keywords: Rail Carrier Intermodal Equipment, Maglev/Rail Interface, Guideways
Abstract: The physical and operational characteristics of four existing and planned maglev systems were surveyed pertinent to the intermoda! interface for each system. The maglev systems...
Technical Bulletins
Jurisdiction Over Tourist / Scenic / Excursion Railroads
Abstract: Regarding Technical Bulletin G-91-14, "Jurisdictional Policy Toward Tourist and Plant Railroads", attached herewith is a subsequest letter from Administrator Carmichael, dated...
Other Reports
Preliminary Design Guidelines for Noise Control on High Speed Maglev Trains
Keywords: Environmental Guidelines, Noise Assessment, Guideway Design
Abstract: This report builds on the first two reports of this series and provides preliminary guidelines on the prediction, assessment and mitigation of noise from maglev systems. The first...