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FRA and Transportation Technology Center, Inc. conducted field experiments to investigate the spike failure mechanism found on elastic fastener tie plates. The investigation proved the bending load in cut spikes used with elastic fastening systems could be high enough to cause permanent bending...
Volpe researchers conducted the Trespass Prevention Research Study (TPRS) from 2016–2018 to show the potential benefits of, document the lessons learned from, and provide recommendations for the implementation and evaluation of trespass prevention strategies following the Community, Analysis,...
From September 9, 2019, to March 8, 2021, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) sponsored Transportation Technology Center, Inc. (TTCI), to develop and analyze a concept for a centralized interlocking (CIXL) system that supports moving block methods of train control, improves overall...