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Improved Collision Protection for Train Passengers Seated in Wheelchairs: Evaluation of Active and Passive Strategies
The project evaluates wheeled mobility device (WhMD) securement and occupant restraint on passenger trains. Researchers tested three off-the-shelf wheelchair securement systems in a train-to-train collision as a proof-of-concept to mitigate the effects of second impact velocity. The tests...Low-Cost Coupler Force Calculation from Impact Testing
Fractures in the stub sills of tank cars pose a significant problem for the rail industry due to the potential for damage to the tank structure and eventual release of the contents. Previous FRA research revealed that high magnitude coupling forces that occur in yard operations have the...Comparison of Measured and Simulated Longitudinal Coupler Force on Tank Cars
Fractures in the stub sills of tank cars pose a significant problem for the rail industry due to the potential for damage to the tank structure and eventual release of the contents. Previous FRA research revealed that high magnitude coupling forces that occur in yard operations have the...Intelligent Wireless Power Transfer (IWPT) for Safe Electric Power Charging of Rolling Stock
To improve the safety of the electric power charging system for rolling stock, including both propulsion and ancillary use of stored electric power, this project proposes the use of Intelligent Wireless Power Transfer (IWPT) technology for power charging. The proposed IWPT technology removes...FRA Holds Stakeholder Meetings to Study the Restoration and Expansion of Amtrak Long-Distance Passenger Rail Services
FRA makes strides in the first federal effort in more than 50 years to advance a vision for an expanded and interconnected long-distance passenger rail network across America