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Locomotive Biofuel Study – Rail Yard and Over the Road Measurements Using Portable Emissions Measurement System
The emissions of three locomotive engines were measured with ULSD and multiple biofuel blends, including B10, B20, and B40. B20 biodiesel fuel reduced emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2), carbon monoxide (CO), hydrocarbon (HC), and particulate matter (PM). Portable Emissions Measurement Systems (PEMS...Estimation of Actual Residual Stresses Due to Breaking and Contact Loading of Rail Vehicle Wheels
A finite element formulation for shakedown stress analysis of rail vehicle wheels is presented, based on a hypothesis that the shakedown state is axisymmetric. The method can be used to estimate shakedown stresses in wheels subjected to combined mechanical (wheel/rail contact) and thermal (...Law Enforcement Strategies for Preventing Rail Trespassing
The Volpe Center has investigated law enforcement methods that have successfully prevented trespassing along the railroad right of way. The types of law enforcement strategies currently being used and procedures followed in the field are documented, along with any findings on the effectiveness...
Short Line Safety Institute Pilot Safety Culture Assessment Project: Development of Assessment Tools
The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA), with the support of the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Office of Research, Technology and Development (RT&D), implementing a Short Line Safety Institute. The ASLRRA and FRA initiated the Institute with a Pilot Safety...FRA Launches Website for States and Municipalities to Request Bridge Inspection Reports
Agency also requests resources to double bridge safety staff, create national database of bridges
WASHINGTON – The Federal Railroad Administration today launched a new tool on its website that allows states and municipalities to request inspection...
Administrator Feinberg's Remarks as Delivered at AASHTO
Remarks AS DELIVERED
Federal Railroad Administrator Sarah Feinberg
AASHTO Legislative Panel
Washington, D.C., 2016
Thursday, February 25, 2016
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Federal Railroad Administration Awards Wisconsin $3 Million to Increase Safety along Railroad Crossings in Waukesha County
VILLAGE OF PEWAUKEE, Wis. – The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today awarded a $3 million grant to the State of Wisconsin to increase safety at 10 railroad crossings along 10 miles of the Waukesha County Sealed Corridor Project. The project is one of nine rail projects in eight...
Federal Railroad Administration Awards Nearly $10 Million to Increase Safety at Railroad Crossings Along Energy Routes
WASHINGTON – The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has awarded nearly $10 million in grants for nine projects in eight states to upgrade and increase the safety of railroad crossings along energy routes. The funding is provided under the Railroad Safety Grants for the Safe...