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Full-Scale Shell Impact Test of a DOT-113 Tank Car Surrogate
On June 11, 2020, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) conducted a full-scale shell impact test (Test 11) of a surrogate DOT-113 specification tank car at the Transportation Technology Center (TTC) in Pueblo, CO. This test was the second DOT-113 impact test in a planned series of four. A...
Load Shedding - Phase II & III: Concept Development and Prototype Design for Passenger Rail Equipment
An investigation occurred by Sharma & Associates, Inc. (SA) of the feasibility of temporarily shedding electrical demand associated with passenger car heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems during periods of peak traction demand, with the goal of right-sizing the main engine...
Feasibility of Load-Shedding to Improve Efficiency and Reduce Energy Consumption on Passenger Locomotives, Phase I
This report discusses the feasibility of temporarily shedding electrical demand associated with heating and ventilation air conditioning (HVAC) systems of passenger cars during periods of peak traction, with the goal of right-sizing the main engine on a passenger locomotive. Industrial...
Research, Development and Technology: Strategic Plan, 2020-2024
This 5-year RD&T strategic plan describes strategies that support DOT’s strategic plan for fiscal year 2020 to 2024. It defines a long-term vision for the RD&T program and guides the contents of FRA’s Annual Modal Research Plans for the next 5 years.Federal Railroad Administration Guide for Preparing U.S. DOT Crossing Inventory Forms
This Guide for Preparing U.S. DOT Crossing Inventory Forms (Guide) is intended to provide guidance to operating railroads and States on completing the U.S. DOT Crossing Inventory Form (Inventory Form) for highway-rail and pathway crossings.