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Federal agencies in the transportation sector offer HSI principles and guidelines related to issues of attention and distraction. These guidelines can provide directions for design of new tools and technology in the rail industry that support operator attention and minimize distraction...
Prototype Design and Evaluation of Hybrid Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Gas Turbine Systems for use in Locomotives
Hybrid solid oxide fuel cell-gas turbine (SOFC-GT) systems are among the most efficient and lowest emitting power generation systems conceived for use in locomotives. Their superiority was proven in stationary power applications with near-zero (natural gas operation) to zero (hydrogen operation)...Submission of Continuous Welded Rail (CWR) Plans
FRA CWR Generic Plan – Effective July, 2021
Submission of CWR Plans
Please forward all CWR Plan submissions by email to: FRACWRREVIEW@dot.gov
Contact the following staff with any questions or concerns:
Adam Giovando Deputy Staff Director – Rail...
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