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26 Jul 2016

Technical Reports

Providing Wireless Bandwidth for High-speed Rail Operations

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Keywords: Positive train control, high-speed trains, bandwidth allocation and management, cell planning for high-speed trains

Abstract: This project examined the possibility of providing wireless communication for train control systems on American high-speed trains. In this study, the key issue is that the...

Report Number
DOT/ORD/FRA-16/28
Office
RDI-23

25 Jul 2016

Technical Reports

Advanced Cushioning Devices for Freight Locomotives

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Keywords: Freight locomotives, crash energy management system, collisions, system design, system analysis

Abstract: This report describes the design and analysis of an advanced cushioning device for freight locomotives. The device, or crash energy management system, minimizes the risk of...

Report Number
DOT/ORD/FRA-16/27
Office
RDI-22

19 Jul 2016

Reference Materials

Determination of Effects Report (August 14, 2015)

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Environmental Protection

Keywords: Determination of Effects Report (August 14, 2015)

Abstract:

This report presents the results of a Determination of Effects assessment undertaken for the proposed Amtrak Zoo to Paoli Electrification Transmission Line Project. The...

19 Jul 2016

Reference Materials

Final Tree Trimming Plans (March 17, 2016)

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Environmental Protection

Keywords: Final Tree Trimming Plans (March 17, 2016)

19 Jul 2016

Reference Materials

Addendum to the Determination of Effects Report (June 2016)

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Environmental Protection

Keywords: Addendum to the Determination of Effects Report (June 2016)

Abstract: This report presents an Addendum to the Determination of Effects Report dated August 2015 for the proposed Amtrak Zoo to Paoli Electrification Transmission Line Project. The...