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1
Sep
1975
Technical Reports
Functional Requirements for a Facility for Accelerated Service Testing (FAST)
Subject
Facilities & Test Equipment
Keywords: Track Equipment, Research, Traffic, Loop, Settlement, Wear
Abstract: This report describes recommendations for a proposed Facility for Accelerated Service Testing (FAST) and the rationale for the recommendations. It includes a list of proposed...
Report Number
FRA/OR&D-76-139
Office
RRD
1
Sep
1975
Technical Reports
General Vehicle Test Plan (GVTP) for Urban Rail Transit Cars
Subject
Facilities & Test Equipment
Keywords: Rail Transit Vehicle Testing, Performance Testing, Structure Dynamics
Abstract: The General Vehicle Test Plan provides a system for general vehicle testing and for documenting and utilizing data and information in the testing of urban rail transit cars. Test...
Report Number
UMTA-MA-06-0025-75-14
Office
RRD
1
Sep
1975
Technical Reports
Northeast Corridor High Speed Rail Passenger Service Improvement Study: Task 3 - Track & Structures Upgrading Standards Development
Subject
High-Speed Passenger Rail,
Tracks & Structures
Keywords: Level of Service, Concrete Tie, Wood Tie, Ballasted Track, Ballastless Track, Bridges, Track Modulus, Life Cycle
Abstract: Track and structure characteristics and problem areas to be encountered in upgrading the Corridor are discussed. Standards considerations and applicability are outlined along with...
Report Number
FRA-ONECD-75-3
Office
RRD
18
Aug
1975
Technical Reports
LTV/SIG Metroliner Truck Test- Volume II
Subject
Evaluation
Keywords: Additional Running Tests, Revenue Tracks, Ride Quality, Noise Level, Speed Profile
Abstract: An additional running test program of the LTV/SIG Metroliner trucks was conducted with the objective of defining suspension system characteristics. The tests were conducted on...
Report Number
FRA-OR&D 76-252
Office
RRD
1
Aug
1975
Technical Reports
A Methodology for Determination of Grade Crossing Resource - Allocation Guidelines
Subject
Grade Crossing Modeling and Simulation,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Keywords: Rail Safety, Motorist Warning Systems, Transportation Safety Resource Allocation
Abstract: This report describes an analytical approach to estimating the benefits, costs, and implementation implications associated with allocating grade crossing safety resources.
Report Number
FRA-OR&D-76-04
Office
RRD