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1
Oct
1973
Technical Reports
Railroad Research Bulletin: Autumn 1973
Subject
Evaluation
Keywords: Railroad Research, Abstracts, Literature Review
Abstract: This publication contains 1,297 abstracts of journal articles and research reports selected by RRIS from current railroad literature and 150 summaries of ongoing research...
Report Number
FRA-ORD&D-74-2
Office
RRD
1
Oct
1973
Technical Reports
Track Geometry Survey Device for LIM Research Vehicle Test Track
Subject
Track
Keywords: Linear Induction Motor, Data Acquisition System, Laser Beam, Support Rail
Abstract: A track survey device was designed, built and operated to measure the geometry of the FRA Linear Induction Motor Test Track at Pueblo, Colorado. A laser beam is used for the...
Report Number
FRA-ORD &D-7 4-36
Office
RDI-21
1
Sep
1973
Technical Reports
Enhancement of Train Visibility
Subject
Grade Crossing Technology,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Keywords: Conspicuity, Highway rail grade crossings, Train collisions, Train visibility
Abstract: This study describes effective ways to enhance the visibility of the trailing end of trains in order to reduce train-train collisions.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-74/15
Office
RDI-23
1
Sep
1973
Technical Reports
MBTA Green Line Tests: Riverside Line, December 1972
Subject
High-Speed Passenger Rail,
Program Evaluation
Keywords: Track Measurement Methodology, Track Geometry Measurement, Ride Roughness Measurement, Interior Noise Measurement
Abstract: The UMTA sponsored Urban Rail Supporting Technology Program emphasizes three major task areas; facilities development, technology development, and test program development. The...
Report Number
DOT-TSC-UMTA-74-1,1
Office
RDI-21
1
Sep
1973
Technical Reports
Grade Crossing Protection in High-Speed, High-Density, Passenger-Service Rail Corridors
Subject
Grade Crossing Technology,
Grade Crossings,
High-Speed Passenger Rail,
Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Warning Systems
Abstract: This report examines special aspects of grade crossing protection for operation of high-speed passenger trains in rail corridors where complete grade separation isn't possible...
Report Number
FRA-ORD&D-74-l4
Office
RDI-23