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2 Apr 1973

Other Reports

Improved Passenger Service For Three Corridors

Subject Passenger Rail

Keywords: Passenger Trains, corridors, costs, capacity, interference

Abstract:

This study identifies and estimates the cost of right-of-way facility improvements necessary to provide for improved passenger trains operating at maximum speeds of 120-150 mph...

Report Number
FRA-ORD&D-74-4
Office
RRD

2 Apr 1973

Other Reports

Improved Passenger Service For The Northeast Corridor

Subject Passenger Rail

Keywords: Northeast Corridor, passenger trains, costs, capacity, interference

Abstract:

This study evaluates the costs of additional improvements of the current Northeast Corridor (Boston to Washington) Metroliner Service, employing improved facilities on existing...

Report Number
FRA-ORD&D-74-3
Office
RRD

1 Apr 1973

Technical Reports

Anti-Derailment Sensor System

Author
J.H. Armstrong, F.C. Kluge, F.H. Swaim, J.D. Terrell, W.W. Wassmann

Subject Accident Reduction

Keywords: Railroad Cars, Accident Prevention, Warning Systems, Journal Bearings

Abstract:

In the context of items of hardware which have been developed for military use, principal causes of derailments were studied to determine those amenable to anticipation...

Report Number
FRA/ORD 74/17
Office
RDI-21

1 Apr 1973

Technical Reports

Anti-Derailment Sensor System Phase I Feasibility Study

Author
J.H. Armstrong, F.C. Kluge, F.H. Swaim, J.D. Terrell, W.W. Wassmann

Subject Accident Reduction

Keywords: Railroad Cars, Accident Prevention, Warning Systems, Journal Bearings

Abstract:

In the context of items of hardware which have been developed for military use, principal causes of derailments were studied to determine those amenable to anticipation...

Report Number
FRA/ORD 74/17
Office
RDI-21

26 Mar 1973

Reports to Congress

Northeastern Railroad Problem

Author
Department of Transportation

Subject Railroad System Issues

Keywords: northeastern railroad problem, joint resolution, preservation