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1 May 1975

Technical Reports

Northeast Corridor High Speed Rail Passenger Service Improvement Project: Task 7A - Terminals

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject High-Speed Passenger Rail

Keywords: Rail Passenger Handling Facilities, Terminal, Station, Railroad Transportation Interface

Abstract:

A significant requirement of the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973 is the establishment of improved high speed rail passenger service consonant with the recommendations...

Report Number
FRA-ONECD-75-7A
Office
RRD

1 May 1975

Technical Reports

Guidelines for Enhancement of Visual Conspicuity of Trains at Grade Crossings

Author
John B. Hopkins and A.T. Newfell

Subject Grade Crossing and Trespass Outreach/Education, Grade Crossings

Abstract:

These guidelines provide specifications for using solid and flashing lights on locomotives to increase visibility and reduce collisions with motor vehicles at grade crossings...

Report Number
FRA-OR&D-75-71
Office
RRD

1 May 1975

Technical Reports

Field Evaluation of Locomotive Conspicuity Lights

Author
D. B. Devoe; C.N. Abernethy

Subject Grade Crossing Technology, Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems, Locomotive Standards (Safety & Noise)

Abstract:

This study evaluated the value of strobe lamps on locomotives to attract drivers' attention at grade crossings; results showed that the lights were effective.

Report Number
FRA-OR&D-75-54
Office
RRD

1 Apr 1975

Technical Reports

Rail Hazardous Material Tank Car Design Study

Author
Adams, Bullerdiek, Patten and Vassallo

Subject Hazardous Materials

Keywords: hazardous materials; tank car

Abstract: Tank cars containing flammable liquefied compressed gas ladings have been involved in many accidents involving death, injury, and large amounts of property damage. The losses have...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-75/45
Office
RRD

1 Apr 1975

Technical Reports

A Review of Rail-Wheel Contact Stress Problems

Author
Burton Paul

Subject Evaluation

Keywords: Rail Failure, Residual Stress, Rolling Friction Stress Analysis, Contact Stress

Abstract: From its earliest days, railroad technology has been limited by an inadequate understanding of the mechanics of load transfer between wheel and rail. It is the purpose of this...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-76/141
Office
RRD