General
Administration of Metroliner and Turbo-Train Projects
The Federal Railroad Administration (Agency) sponsors demonstrations to deteremine whether high-speed ground transportation can improve intercity transportation. During fiscal years 1966-70 the Agency obligated over $$25 million for demonstration programs. The Agency is sponsoring two high-speed...Recommended Emergency Preparedness Guidelines for Passenger Trains
The document contains recommended guidelines designed to assist system operating and emergency response organization management in evaluating and modifying or supplementing their emergency response plans. The recommendations address guidelines relating to emergency plans, procedures, and training....Railroad Passenger Car Waste Retention Systems
Amtrak presently is permitted to dump untreated waste from passenger train toilets and washing facilities directly onto the track. Older cars (predating Amtarak's formation in 1970) have no capability to retain waste. Recently constructed cars are fitted with either full-retention, or short-term...Improving Railroad Safety and Rail Passenger Technology through Targeted Research and Demonstrations 1992-1997
" The Office of Railroad Development of the Federal Railroad Administration conducts research, development, test, and evaluation projects to directly support the Federal Railroad Administrations safety responsibility and to enhance the railroad system, as a significant national transportation...Rail Base Corrosion and Cracking Prevention
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Rail Base Corrosion and Cracking Prevention: Phase 2