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13
Apr
2016
Technical Reports
Investigation of an Anti-Knock Index and Hydrocarbon Emissions of Various Natural Gas Blends
Keywords: Locomotive, Natural Gas, Diesel, Dual Fuel, Engine, Knock, Combustion, Methane Number, MWM Methane Number
Abstract: The North American rail industry is examining the use of natural gas to reduce fuel costs for locomotives that are powered by dual fuel engines. This report evaluates the ability...
Report Number
DOT/RPD/ORD-16/07
Office
RDI-22
21
Mar
2016
Technical Reports
Status of the Transportation Technology Center – 2015
Keywords: test track, laboratory
Abstract: The Transportation Technology Center (TTC) is a Federally owned, privately operated test facility in Colorado. It has over 50 miles of test track arranged in different...
Report Number
DOT/RPD/ORD-16/05
Office
RDI-20
2
Mar
2016
Technical Reports
Law Enforcement Strategies for Preventing Rail Trespassing
Subject
Grade Crossing and Trespass Outreach/Education
Keywords: Railroading, trespassing, law enforcement strategies
Abstract: Researchers reviewed law enforcement methods that successfully prevent trespassing, including best practices, strategies, and data findings.
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-16/02
Office
RRD
2
Mar
2016
Technical Reports
Locomotive Biofuel Study – Rail Yard and Over the Road Measurements Using Portable Emissions Measurement System
Keywords: Locomotive, biofuel, emissions, measurement, engine, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, nitrogen oxides, nitric oxide, particulate matter, diesel
Abstract: The emissions of three locomotive engines were measured with ULSD and multiple biofuel blends, including B10, B20, and B40. B20 biodiesel fuel reduced emissions of carbon dioxide...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-16/04
Office
RRD
14
Jan
2016
Technical Reports
Quantification of the Effectiveness of Low Solar Absorptivity Coatings for Reducing Rail Temperature
Keywords: Track buckling; sun kink; rail neutral temperature; low solar absorption coating; thermal reflective coating
Abstract: Due to the thermal expansion properties of steel, the risk that a track will buckle increases as the temperature of the rails increase. Therefore, it is desirable to keep rail...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-15/37
Office
RDI-21
4
Dec
2015
Technical Reports
Positive Train Control Interoperability and Networking Research
Subject
Positive Train Control
Keywords: Positive Train Control, PTC, Railroad, Shared Network, ITCM
Abstract: This document describes the initial development of an ITC PTC Shared Network (IPSN), a hosted environment to support the distribution, configuration management, and IT governance...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-15/41
Office
RDI-20
4
Dec
2015
Technical Reports
High-Speed Rail Aerodynamic Assessment and Mitigation Report
Keywords: High-speed rail, train aerodynamics, train slipstream, pressure pulse, tunnels, passenger safety, passenger comfort, ballast flight, aerodynamic drag, crosswinds, aerodynamic testing, aerodynamics, aerodynamic assessment
Abstract: This report advances the current state of knowledge, as well as shared understanding and evaluation of present procedures used to mitigate the impacts effects from high-speed...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-15/40
Office
RDI-20
1
Dec
2015
Technical Reports
Wheel Load Cycle Tag for Rail
Subject
Facilities & Test Equipment,
Passenger Rail
Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has determined that there is a research need to collect and analyze statistical usage data to help ascertain the cumulative load-induced...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-15/39
Office
RRD
9
Nov
2015
Technical Reports
High-Security Fencing for Rail Right-of-way Applications: Current Use and Best Practices
Keywords: Railroading; trespassing; fencing, security
Abstract: The Volpe Center investigated how high-security fencing is used to prevent right-of-way (ROW) trespassing at several urban transit and commuter rail agencies in the United States...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-15/38
Office
RDI-23
2
Nov
2015
Technical Reports
Accident Report of Chicago Metra Commuter Train Derailment on September 17, 2005
Keywords: Commuter rail; rail cars; occupant survivability; derailment; collision; injury; impacts
Abstract: On Saturday, September 17, 2005, Metra commuter train 504 was heading north from Joliet to Chicago on the Rock Island District Line operated by the Northeast Illinois Regional...
Report Number
DOT/FRA/ORD-15/36
Office
RDI-22