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4 Sep 2024

Technical Reports

Rail Decarbonization: A Global Collaborative Research Endeavor

Author
Melissa Shurland; Phani Raj

Subject Environmental Protection

Keywords: decarbonization; clean energy; emissions; zero-emissions; rail; hydrogen; battery energy storage system; BESS; fuel cell; dual fuel

Abstract:

This report summarizes a...

Report Number
RR 24-09
Office
RDI-22

30 Aug 2024

Technical Reports

Monitoring and Modeling of Differential Movement at Railway Transitions

Author
Timothy D. Stark; Stephen T. Wilk

Subject Research, Track

Keywords: Transition zones; differential movement; bridge approach; unsupported; track geometry; track modulus; modulus

Abstract:

...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-24/30
Office
RDI-21

30 Aug 2024

Technical Reports

An Investigation of the Effects of Positive Train Control Systems on Track Maintenance

Author
Mike McHenry; Michael Brown

Subject Research, Track

Keywords: Positive Train Control; PTC; Maintenance of Way; MOW; roadway worker protection; RWP; Employee-in-Charge; EIC; Roadway Worker in Charge; RWIC

Abstract:

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) contracted...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-24/32
Office
RDI-21

29 Aug 2024

Technical Reports

Automated Weld Repair of Manganese Frogs for Extended Service Life

Author
Seth Shira

Subject Research, Track

Keywords: Constant voltage; CV; flux-cored arc welding; FCAW; pulse gas metal arc welding; GMAW-P; radiographic testing; RT; ultimate tensile strength; UTS; yield strength; YS; rail frog; rail turnout; frog point; frog wings; solid state welding

Abstract:

...

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-24/29
Office
RDI-21

22 Aug 2024

Technical Reports

Ballast Fouling Measurement Tool – Phase III

Author
Charles P. Oden; Carlton L. Ho; Aaron J. Rubin

Subject Track

Keywords: Ground-penetrating radar; ballast; fouling; moisture

Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-24/27
Office
RDI-21