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Harmonic Roll Series : Volume 4 : Torsional and Flexural Car Stiffness Characteristics
This manual on torsional and flexural car stiffness characteristics was developed as a joint effort of the Association of American Railroads, the Railway Progress Institute, the Federal Railroad Administration, and the Transportation Development Agency of Canada under the auspices of the...Use of Automatically Acquired Track Geometry Data in Long-Range Maintenance Planning
A review of the current status of the use of track geometry data in the preparation of track maintenance schedules. Current research being sponsored by the Federal Railroad Administration to resolve the major problems is discussed in terms of a proposed linear programming algorithm for optimum...Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) 2019 e-Flyer
Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) 2019 e-FlyerA Theory for Track Maintenance Life Prediction
The objective of this study is to develop a methodology for predicting cumulative permanent deformation of track structures under traffic loading as a basis for maintenance life determination. This report presents the progress achieved in the second year of the research. A computer model named...DOTX 304 Schedule June 2019
https://cms.fra.dot.gov/ELib/Edit/L19858#2017 Grade Crossing Research Needs Workshop
In August of 2017, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) held the fourth Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Workshop in St. Louis, MO. The workshop brought together national and international subject matter experts to collaborate, identify, and prioritize specific research needs. The attendees...Railroad Implemented Countermeasures to Prevent Suicide: Review of Public Information
The public discussion of railroad safety initiatives can help to improve safety, either directly with the public through an increased awareness, or by encouraging other carriers to consider similar safety efforts. Rail carriers are often quick to promote trespass and crossing safety efforts,...