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Dynamic Crash Testing of Open-Bay Seats

Engineers at MGA Research Corporation, (MGA) performed simulated dynamic crash tests using donated commuter rail passenger seats and two Hybrid-III 50th percentile (H3-50M) anthropomorphic test devices (ATDs). The tests were conducted to determine whether existing passenger seats comply with new...

Cab Technology Integration Lab (CTIL) Clean-Ops Plan

In coordination with the FRA, the Volpe National Transportation Systems Center developed the Cab Technology Integration Lab (CTIL) Clean-Ops Plan which details the health and safety precautions that the lab will take when conducting human-subjects research to protect the health...

High Speed Rail Noise Standards and Regulations

This study includes a review of European Union (EU), US and Asian standards, codes, and regulations related to high speed rail.  Key results include: 1) a detailed survey performed on the topics of global standards and regulations for transportation noise with a focus on high speed rail...