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Sep
1977
Technical Reports
Innovative Concepts and Technology for Railroad-Highway Grade Crossing Motorist Warning Systems Vol. II: The Generation and Analysis of Alternative Concepts
Keywords: Railroad-Highway Grade Crossings; Grade Crossing Warning Systems; Grade Crossing Signal Systems
Abstract: This report describes the results of a study directed toward the generation, analysis and evaluation of innovative conceptual and technical approaches to train-activated motorist...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-77/37.II
Office
RDI-20
1
Sep
1977
Technical Reports
The Energy and Environmental Impact of Railroad Electrification
Subject
Environmental Protection
Keywords: Railroad Electrification, Envrionmental Impact, Energy
Abstract: This report describes the potential effects of railroad electrification for high traffic density lines in the United States. Two high traffic density groupings of routes are...
Report Number
MTR-7594
Office
RRD
1
Sep
1977
Technical Reports
A Study on Railroad Ballast Economics
Subject
Evaluation
Keywords: Ballast Performance, Ballast Costs, Conventional Railway Track Support System
Abstract: This report presents the results of Phase V - Economic Evaluation of the Ballast and Foundation Materials Research Program. The present "State of the Art" in the ballast...
Report Number
FRA/ORD-77/64
Office
RRD
1
Sep
1977
Technical Reports
Rail Inspection Systems Analysis and Technology Survey
Subject
Evaluation,
Best Practices
Keywords: Flaw, Ultrasonic, Magnetic, Automatic Data Processing, Nondestructive Testing
Abstract: This study was undertaken to identify existing rail inspection system capabilities and methods which might be used to improve these capabilities. Task I was a study to quantify...
Report Number
FRA/ORD-77/39
Office
RRD
1
Sep
1977
Other Reports
Safety Appliance Standards and Power Break Requirements
Subject
Safety Performance Measures
Keywords: Maintenance, Safety Requirements, Inspections
Abstract: This document outlines the FRA's standards and requirements for safety appliances and power brakes in 1977. It details the standards for different types of equipment and brakes...
Report Number
TD-3.106:AP5
Office
RRS