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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....

FRA Guide for Preparing Accidents/Incidents Reports

[From the Introduction] A railroad is required by 49 CFR Part 225 to use the current FRA Guide for Preparing Accident/Incident Reports when preparing its monthly report. The instructions contained in this publication are provided to assist railroads in meeting this obligation, and do not limit in...

FRA Guide for Preparing Accident/Incident Reports

[From the Introduction] A railroad is required by Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations at Title 49, Part 225 of the Code of Federal Regulations to use the current FRA Guide for Preparing Accident/lncident Reports (“Guide” or “reporting guide”) when preparing its monthly report. The...