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Testing and Validation of Special Trackwork for Automated Cracked Wheel Detector
In 2013, Transportation Technology Center, Inc. (TTCI) performed testing on the gage widened special trackwork segment designed for the ultrasonic automated cracked wheel detector system; and continues to perform well in 2020. The trackwork is assessed for the risk of wheel drop and back of...
Investigation of the Relationship between Crashworthiness Performance and Weight for High-Speed Train Operations in the U.S.
This report describes an evaluation of the effects of increased crashworthiness performance on high-speed train weight. The crashworthiness features investigated include occupied volume strength, energy absorption systems, seats, and fire protection systems. In each case, a baseline...
Federal Railroad Administration Announces Rail Inspection Technology Rule to Improve Track Safety
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today submitted to the Federal Register a final rule allowing railroads to use ultrasonic inspection technology, augmented with global positioning system (GPS) technology, to employ continuous rail testing...
Rail Integrity Final Rule [Unofficial]
The version of this notice posted to FRA’s website is not intended to constitute the official version of this final rule. It was submitted to the Federal Register on Monday, August 17, 2020. The official version of the final rule will be the version published in the Federal Register in the near...