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Environmental Review Documents
Texas-Oklahoma Passenger Rail Study Service-Level FEIS ROD-MAIN TEXT
Keywords: Texas-Oklahoma Passenger Rail Study, solid waste, blological resources, wetlands, floodplains, coastal zone, energy, utilities, geologic resources,
Abstract: This Final Service-level Environmental Impact Statement ·(FEIS) considers development of an Intercity passenger rail system that enhances existing passenger rail service and...
Technical Reports
Passenger Car Crippling End-Load Test and Analyses
Keywords: Passenger car, compressive load test, crippling, finite element analysis, finite element model, crash energy management
Research Results
Continued Improvements at One C3RS Site
Keywords: Continued Improvements at One C3RS Site; Close calls; continuous improvement; employee involvement; freight rail; human factors; passenger rail; risk reduction; safety culture
Abstract: Human-factors-based solutions, along with process and technology innovations, can make significant contributions to improving safety in the railroad industry. As part of...
Research Results
High-Speed Passenger Rail Tie-Ballast Interaction
Keywords: High-Speed Passenger Rail Tie-Ballast Interaction; Track transition; Differential movement; Tie-ballast interaction; Tie-ballast gap; Accelerometers; Cameras
Abstract: This Research Results Report presents evidence of poor tie support and increased applied loads that were used to determine the “root cause” of transient and permanent vertical...
Technical Reports
Trespass Prevention Research Study – West Palm Beach, FL
Keywords: Railroad trespass, trespass prevention, accident reduction, alternative safety measures, education and enforcement, highway-rail intersections, safety, video data, violation reduction
Abstract: Researchers implemented existing FRA and Transport Canada trespass prevention guidance citywide to demonstrate potential benefits and discuss lessons learned.