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The FRA Acting Administrator's Declaration of Emergency Event

Pursuant to Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) § 211.45, Federal Railroad Administration Acting Administrator Heath Hall has determined that the imminent threat of Hurricane Irma with hurricane force winds, severe storm surge, flooding rains, and potential power outages predicted to...

Hybrid Locomotive for Energy Savings and Reduced Emissions

Norfolk Southern Corporation (NS) and Pennsylvania State University tested several different battery systems in hybrid locomotives. Advanced lithium-ion battery technology was the only kind that displayed the capacity to perform in heavy switching or local service. Testing proved hybrid...

Bridge Approach Remedies Implemented at Western Mega Site

As part of the heavy axle load (HAL) revenue service mega site testing program, the Transportation Technology Center, Inc. (TTCI) has worked closely with the Union Pacific Railroad (UP) to address bridge approach problems under HAL operations. The testing program targeted two bridge locations at...

Human performance and safety in highway, traffic, and ITS systems

The papers in this volume are evidence of the breadth of safety interests and research on highway and traffic systems. Advanced technology, particularly the role of humans in new ITS systems, roadway design and features, and more effective use of traffic research are paving the way to safer...

Midwest Regional Rail Initiative Executive Report

The Midwest Regional Rail Initiative is an ongoing effort to develop an expanded and improved passenger rail system in the Midwest. The sponsors of the Midwest Regional Rail Initiative are Amtrak, Federal Railroad Administration and the transportation agencies of nine Midwest states-Illinois...

The FRA Acting Administrator's Declaration of Emergency Event

Pursuant to Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) § 211.45, Federal Railroad Administration Acting Administrator Heath Hall has determined that the imminent threat of Tropical Storm Harvey with flooding rains, potential power outages, and localized flash flooding conditions predicted to...