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Maglev-Rail Intermodal Equipment and Suspension Study: Final Report

The physical and operational characteristics of four existing and planned maglev systems were surveyed pertinent to the intermoda! interface for each system. The maglev systems investigated were: Grumman "New York State" (Configuration 002) Maglev; Transrapid Intercity (Transrapid 07) Maglev; HSST...

Linear Synchronous Motors for Maglev

This paper is based in large part on work done in the DOT sponsored study, "Low Cost Linear Synchronous Motor Propulsion for Maglev." The principal objectives are to create a methodology for designing a Linear Synchronous Motor (LSM) with emphasis on new ideas not embodied in existing maglev...

Lightweight Car Simuloader Test

Railcars experience fatigue damage from loads encountered during in-train revenue service operation. In 1984, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) acquired an electro-hydraulic shaker system that allowed railcar fatigue performance to be investigated at the Transportation Test Center, Pueblo,...

Intermodal Technical Assistance Activities for Transportation Planners

[From the Overview] This document identifies intermodal technical assistance activities originating within the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) which should be of use to metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs) and State and local planners in fulfilling their responsibilities under the...

High Speed Switches for Maglev Vehicles

High speed switches are required to maintain throughput capacity and schedule and route flexibility in a successful Maglev system. Ride quality constraints at full speed require switch lengths of 300m or more. Moving mechanical guideways of this length safely and reliably is impractical....