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Measurement of Wheel Load Environment of AAR M-976 Approved Truck
Measurement of Wheel Load Environment of AAR M-976 Approved Truck study (FRA Task Order 319) is the continuation of the Measurement of Wheel Load Environment of a 3-piece Truck study (Task Order 245) completed in November 2010 that increased understanding of the conditions under which wheel rolling...A Survey of Wheel/Rail Friction
Friction has a huge influence on the vehicle/track interaction and yet it remains poorly understood, its consideration an afterthought in many simulation activities. This survey of friction summarizes current understanding and identifies gaps requiring further development. Classical friction theory...Passenger/Freight Train Collision September 12, 2008, Chatsworth, CA: Main Report
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Passenger/Freight Train Collision in Chatsworth, CA: Appendices A.1 Through B.3
Hybrid Active/Passive Exhaust Noise Control System (APECS) For Locomotives
This report documents the analysis and development of an Active/Passive Exhaust Noise Control System (APECS) for railroad passenger locomotives that could provide at least 10 dBA noise reduction. Based on preliminary analyses and tests on actual locomotives in 1995 and 1996, a combination active...Quarterly Report on the Performance and Service Quality of Intercity Passenger Train Operations Q3 2017
FRA Report Covering the Quarter Ended June, 2017Passenger/Freight Train Collision September 12, 2008, Chatsworth, CA : Appendices A.1 Through B.3
On September 12, 2008, a passenger train and freight train collided head-on in the Chatsworth district of Los Angeles, CA. Each train was initially travelling at more than 40 mph. Twenty-five people were killed and approximately 138 were injured, many severely. With assistance from emergency...
Northeastern Railroad Problem
On February 9, 1973, Congress directed the Secretary of Transportation to provide, within 45 days, a plan to deal with the Northeast area rail problem. This report is submitted in response to that request